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ca și cum nimic nu s-ar fi întâmplat by Alina Nelega

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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Revolta curvelor by Amelia Tiganus

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

O carte pe care am cumparat-o oarecum din greseala/curiozitate, dar care mi-a dat viata peste cap in multe moduri. Pentru un om care credeam ca militez pentru drepturile omului in toate formele lui, si chiar am depus eforturi sa ma informez din multe puncte de vedere, am realizat ca mi-a scapat un aspect (pentru ca nu prea exista informatie la indemana omului de rand), si ca in prisma feminismului we're doing something wrong. 
A fost o lectura care m-a trecut literalmente prin toate starile, am avut revelatie dupa revelatie, mi-a deschis orizonturile si mi-a dat mult de gandit. 
La prima vedere pare ca Amelia este o feminista extremista pe alocuri, insa asta doar pentru ca asa am fost programati de societate sa credem ca e bine, chiar daca suntem de partea oamenilor deschisi la minte si inclusive. Si avem nevoie sa ne gandim un pic (mai mult) la asta, si de ce privim anumite lucruri asa cum le privim, si judecam asa cum judecam. 
Pentru o lume in care egalitatea de gen este un scop, pentru ca, evident, nu suntem acolo, nici macar nu stiu cum sa recomand cartea asta mai mult. Imi pare rau ca resursele lasate de Amelia sunt exclusiv in limba spaniola, ca ea acolo traieste, dar oricum, pentru recunoasterea pe care o merita aceasta carte, are nevoie o traducere si in limba engleza. 

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Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.5

I don't know if the characters grew on me or the story got better, or the topics addressed are more relatable for me, but this volume was the best so far. 

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Țigan țăndări by Valeriu Nicolae

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3.5


Cred că aveam un pic alte așteptări de la cartea asta. Mi-a plăcut mult că m-a dus cumva cu mintea și la copilăria mea, și asta mi se pare că da o valoare culturală a cărții, fapt pentru car m-am și apucat de ea.
Pe lângă asta, Valeriu Nicolae a împletit poveștile și cu niste povești de dragoste care m-au băgat în ceață rău. N-am înțeles dacă e aceeași femeie, sau sunt mai multe. La un moment dat credeam că Sia e bunica lui 😅. In final am rămas cu ideea că i-au plăcut mult femeile, și cam atât. 
Dar a fost o experiență interesantă. Mi-a plăcut să aflu povestea unui rom care a devenit cumva intelectual și activist, și chiar mi-aș fi dorit să aflu mai multe. Partea aceasta a cărții a fost scrisă cu mult umor si conștiință de sine, și merită sa fie explorată mai mult. 

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Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman

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funny hopeful informative lighthearted 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

3.5

I feel that this is more like a textbook for how it is to be queer in high school. It's a great read for teenagers, but I think I'm a bit too old and maybe too exposed (for a straight woman) to the queer community, to enjoy to story at its best. But I still believe it's a very nice and wholesome story, and I got a bit attached to the characters. 😅

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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

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dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I don't even know what to say. At first it was but hard to read. It took me 2 weeks to finish it. But I also laughed, and I cried, and it's a very heartwarming and heartbreaking (at the same time) story after all. 

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Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I found it better than the first volume. It's a very cute and wholesome story, but it's a very simple plot. Again, maybe I'm a bit too old for this, but I think it's a very good series for teens who are exploring their sexuality. Either way, it's a great way to spend a relaxing evening.
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I think my expectations were way too high because everyone was so excited about this book. I mean it was a cute story, but nothing extraordinary. It's also my first graphic novel, so maybe I'm not used to this kind of experience. Or maybe I'm just too old 😅 Anyway, I'll read the other four books in the series and maybe I will adjust my review afterwards. 😊