downtondays's reviews
39 reviews

Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

It was the perfect book to read on Halloween season !! 

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

There's not a big plot but the characters are so lovely, you can't help but fall in love with them and continue reading their adventures !

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

challenging emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I love Outlander. I didn't have a bad time reading this book (although it's rather long) but I didn't learn much more from what I did in the show. It's really similar and I don't think reading the book adds something to your experience with Outlander. However, it's a great book, well written with lovely characters and everything that I loved from the show. 

Though I'm wondering about the end

why are they going to Italy ? because in the show they go to France in season 2

 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Death

Le mystère de Jeju by Edouard Lekston, Minjeong Kang

informative fast-paced

4.25

It was cute. It's been good to read in korean even if it's not much. 

Finisterrae : Pour qui bat mon coeur by Jeanne Bocquenet-Carle

adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced

4.5

This was even better than the first one. I was so into the story that I read this book in A DAY

Tu garderas le secret (Finisterrae, #1) by Jeanne Bocquenet-Carle

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0

I really liked the plot of this book but the main character is a bit childish from time to time (her inner thoughts made me want to yell at her sometimes). Also the writing is weird on certain parts like teens wouldn't speak or react like that ! Otherwise it was intriguing and the setting is cool because it reminded me of my hometown.

Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was really interesting. I liked the psychological aspect of it even more than the investigation itself (although I like seeing Poirot’s mindset). It was an intriguing case !

The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

My first Agatha Christie and it was an interesting story ! 

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Can I give a book 10 stars ? This book is my all time favorite. It's truly inspiring and got me really emotional toward the end. Also I love the bisexual representation. It's awesome to see the behind of Hollywood !

Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

It's cute but very similar to the show so there wasn't much surprise.