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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Kinda frustrating to read if you're going into it thinking it's an H.H. Holmes book.
It's about the 1893 World's Fair featuring H.H. Holmes.
His writing reminded me a lot of Charles Dickens in that he has way too many descriptions of buildings/Chicago.
Definitely enjoyable to read, but not my cup of tea.
It's about the 1893 World's Fair featuring H.H. Holmes.
His writing reminded me a lot of Charles Dickens in that he has way too many descriptions of buildings/Chicago.
Definitely enjoyable to read, but not my cup of tea.
Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster by Svetlana Alexiévich
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
One of the best books I've read in a while. I'm on a bit of a Chernobyl kick after re-watching the fantastic HBO series, and the podcast recommended this book.
It is truly crushing and heart-breaking to read at times, but I think it is important to hear and understand these people's stories.
It is truly crushing and heart-breaking to read at times, but I think it is important to hear and understand these people's stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Uvalde's Darkest Hour by Craig Garnett
challenging
dark
informative
sad
4.0
Heartbreaking and frustrating to read.
Anon Pls. by DeuxMoi
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Picked this one up on a whim while shelving because it looked interesting, and I am glad that I did! Wasn't perfect by any means, but it felt like a nowadays re-telling of "The Devil Wears Prada," and I enjoyed it.
Wild Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the Natural World by Mike Higgins
informative
4.0
Very interesting...kind of depressing.
Finders Keepers by Stephen King
dark
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Stephen King will always manage to draw me in with his writing, regardless of if it is a crime novel or a horror.
I liked the cliff-hanger, and it had me on the edge of my seat every time I picked it up.
Definitely going down as one of my favorite Stephen King series, definitely as enjoyable if not more so than Mr. Mercedes.
I liked the cliff-hanger, and it had me on the edge of my seat every time I picked it up.
Definitely going down as one of my favorite Stephen King series, definitely as enjoyable if not more so than Mr. Mercedes.
Calypso by David Sedaris
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
I always enjoy his writing, but this one seemed a little more morose than his other books.
Everything Is an Emergency: An Ocd Story in Words & Pictures by Jason Adam Katzenstein
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
I have OCD, and lately have been struggling to control aspects of it. I wanted to check out different books for learning how to cope with OCD, and was drawn to the illustrated/comic aspect of this book.
The illustrations are very cute and oftentimes funny, and helps draw a relatable light on this all-too-common, but frequently misunderstood disorder.
The only reason I gave it a 4.5/5, was because I felt it could have been more organized. (That's the OCD in me-lol)
The illustrations are very cute and oftentimes funny, and helps draw a relatable light on this all-too-common, but frequently misunderstood disorder.
The only reason I gave it a 4.5/5, was because I felt it could have been more organized. (That's the OCD in me-lol)
Animal Farm / 1984 by George Orwell, Christopher Hitchens
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Animal Farm: 4/5
1984: 5/5
I enjoyed both novella and novel, but definitely blew through 1984 quicker. I can see why it is considered one of the greatest novels of all time, as it is somehow still relevant even though it was written in the 1940s. The main point I take away from Orwell's book is that you should always learn new things. Always strive to grow as a human being, question things, and trust that you always have room to grow. Otherwise, you are a prisoner of group think and are stuck in your belief system.
1984: 5/5
I enjoyed both novella and novel, but definitely blew through 1984 quicker. I can see why it is considered one of the greatest novels of all time, as it is somehow still relevant even though it was written in the 1940s. The main point I take away from Orwell's book is that you should always learn new things. Always strive to grow as a human being, question things, and trust that you always have room to grow. Otherwise, you are a prisoner of group think and are stuck in your belief system.
The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History by Andy Greene
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Interesting read for those who love the office. A little bit hard to follow along with how many different names are in each chapter/interview.