Scan barcode
drkng31's reviews
164 reviews
Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
It was a great read. Even though it's a romance book, it in as not easy at all. It comes with some trigger warnings, and it's also annoying here and there, but it was a great read.
I realized that I should have read the other two books before in order to see and enjoy the Easter eggs, but they didn't arrive yet. Anyway, it's a great opportunity to read it again afterwards.
I don't know if this is a hot take, but this author seems better than Emily Henry.
I realized that I should have read the other two books before in order to see and enjoy the Easter eggs, but they didn't arrive yet. Anyway, it's a great opportunity to read it again afterwards.
I don't know if this is a hot take, but this author seems better than Emily Henry.
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I wish I liked this book more than I did.
The premise is great and could have been a groundbreaking story, but I couldn't connect with the characters and often couldn't wait for the chapters to end.
There are certainly some deeply emotional moments, along with valuable insights into British slavery in the Caribbean, particularly for those unfamiliar with the topic.
Not a waste of time, but could have been better.
The premise is great and could have been a groundbreaking story, but I couldn't connect with the characters and often couldn't wait for the chapters to end.
There are certainly some deeply emotional moments, along with valuable insights into British slavery in the Caribbean, particularly for those unfamiliar with the topic.
Not a waste of time, but could have been better.
Lady Tan's Circle of Women: A Novel by Lisa See
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A very unexpected read. It is annoying in so many ways, but that's only because I realized that this world was built around men since the beginning of time.
I was even more surprised to find out that, even though this is a fictional story, Lady Tan actually existed. Powerful women have existed for ages, and some of them found a way not only to survive in a man's world, where men's pleasure was even above women's lives but to become known over centuries.
It's also additional proof that it's always been extremely important, as a woman, to be surrounded by women who take care of each other. The circle of good has always been the safe shelter in a patriarchal world.
I was even more surprised to find out that, even though this is a fictional story, Lady Tan actually existed. Powerful women have existed for ages, and some of them found a way not only to survive in a man's world, where men's pleasure was even above women's lives but to become known over centuries.
It's also additional proof that it's always been extremely important, as a woman, to be surrounded by women who take care of each other. The circle of good has always been the safe shelter in a patriarchal world.
Adam și Eva by Liviu Rebreanu
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Am avut niste sentimente foarte contradictorii legate de cartea asta. Initial mi-a placut foarte mult inceputul (primul capitol), si apoi, timp de vreo 2-3 capitole m-am enervat, ca nu intelegeam de ce s-a trezit Rebreanu sa imi povesteasca despre zei, faraoni si alte asemenea. Cand am reusit sa ma prind de ce, lectura a devenit mai interesanta si placuta.
Asadar e un roman atipic, mai ales raportat la restul operei lui Rebreanu, care, cu siguranta, merita citit.
Asadar e un roman atipic, mai ales raportat la restul operei lui Rebreanu, care, cu siguranta, merita citit.
Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Revoluția glucozei: Echilibrarea glicemiei poate să-ți schimbe viața! by Jessie Inchauspé
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Splendida cetate a celor o mie de sori by Khaled Hosseini
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I didn't know too much about Afghanistan before reading this book, but now I managed to put the things together, many of them happening when I was little, and I am even more aware of how many waves of pain and suffering went over those poor people.
A very touching story which feels almost real.
A very touching story which feels almost real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Nu mă poți răni by David Goggins
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I have some mixed feelings regarding this book.
On the one hand, there is an incredible and inspiring story of a strong man who made it through child abuse, domestic violence, and racism.
On the other hand, I find this book a bit dangerous for people who are not as strong as he is. It is risky to run hundreds of miles without any preparation or make any kind of extreme effort without doing your homework beforehand. You can literally die.
Also, I find the "personal development" component and the grind set a bit unnecessary and kind of bul*sh*ty. Somehow, those challenges slowed me down way too much. I said that I needed to do them to properly get through the book, but I didn't have the time or proper context. So, it took me days to find some alone time and do the first few until I dropped it. I only resonate with the journaling parts, but maybe it's just me.
But it's a very inspiring story, and if you pass it through your own filters, you can learn some things about the human body and mind.
On the one hand, there is an incredible and inspiring story of a strong man who made it through child abuse, domestic violence, and racism.
On the other hand, I find this book a bit dangerous for people who are not as strong as he is. It is risky to run hundreds of miles without any preparation or make any kind of extreme effort without doing your homework beforehand. You can literally die.
Also, I find the "personal development" component and the grind set a bit unnecessary and kind of bul*sh*ty. Somehow, those challenges slowed me down way too much. I said that I needed to do them to properly get through the book, but I didn't have the time or proper context. So, it took me days to find some alone time and do the first few until I dropped it. I only resonate with the journaling parts, but maybe it's just me.
But it's a very inspiring story, and if you pass it through your own filters, you can learn some things about the human body and mind.
The World of Sex by Henry Miller
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
It's my 3rd attempt to read this book. I'm still trying to get ready for the real Henry Miller's books that I bought (before reading anything, of course), but it's tough.
This book felt like a series of Facebook statuses, with very few interesting takes.
I don't know if it's the language, but it feels that this book does not have a start or an ending, and it's pure chaos, jumping from one subject to another.
Even the title is not necessarily appropriate, since it's more about finding truth and meaning in the world that we live in.
This book felt like a series of Facebook statuses, with very few interesting takes.
I don't know if it's the language, but it feels that this book does not have a start or an ending, and it's pure chaos, jumping from one subject to another.
Even the title is not necessarily appropriate, since it's more about finding truth and meaning in the world that we live in.
Noaptea pe plajă by Elena Ferrante
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Nu îmi dau seama cat de potrivită este aceasă carte pentru copii. E o poveste foarte dark despre o păpușă pierdută pe plaja, scrisă în modul caracteristic al Elenei Ferrante, care te prinde, însă nu mi-au plăcut părțile cu pipi și caca. Sunt deschisă și citesc multe lucruri ca adult, și mai nimic nu a reușit să mă facă să simt mais inconfortabil că:
"Fă gura mare/Papă caca tare/Bea și pipi acum/Nu-mi mai sta in drum" sau
"Pixul if răsucește de parcă face caca black din cerneală " sau
"Chiar și când băieții voiau să ne lovească, să ne pupe, să ne vadă chiloții, să facă pipi pe picioarele noastre cu puțulicile lor, știam că, până la urmă, noi o să învingem "
E adevărat can nu am copii, și poate e traducerea de vină, și sună urât doar in română, dar nu cred că mi-ar plăcea să dau acest material de citit unui copil, strict din cauza citatelor de mai sus.
"Fă gura mare/Papă caca tare/Bea și pipi acum/Nu-mi mai sta in drum" sau
"Pixul if răsucește de parcă face caca black din cerneală " sau
"Chiar și când băieții voiau să ne lovească, să ne pupe, să ne vadă chiloții, să facă pipi pe picioarele noastre cu puțulicile lor, știam că, până la urmă, noi o să învingem "
E adevărat can nu am copii, și poate e traducerea de vină, și sună urât doar in română, dar nu cred că mi-ar plăcea să dau acest material de citit unui copil, strict din cauza citatelor de mai sus.