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The Women by Kristin Hannah
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
The Vietnam War, the war no one wants to remember, the forgotten veterans. The women who fought for their country and their people are even more forgotten. It is the story of one woman who just wanted to make her father and her country proud. She struggles to live but survives and finds strength through her friendships with other women.
It's such a heartwrenching story. It was so interesting seeing what the world was like back then. Furthermore, it was touching to see women come together and build each other up. I love being a woman and having female relationships!
It's such a heartwrenching story. It was so interesting seeing what the world was like back then. Furthermore, it was touching to see women come together and build each other up. I love being a woman and having female relationships!
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
emotional
tense
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
I wish I didn't read this, but oh well.
While some believe it to be a spoiler, I think it is necessary.
So, unlike most everyone else in the world, I am here to tell you TW for DV. If you know, you know why this is important. And for everyone else, I am happy you do not know.
While some believe it to be a spoiler, I think it is necessary.
So, unlike most everyone else in the world, I am here to tell you TW for DV. If you know, you know why this is important. And for everyone else, I am happy you do not know.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When the Gods disappear, do they go forever, or are they just waiting in secret for the right moment? This Norse fantasy has excellent world building, and I am very excited to see where it goes next. It was a slow build-up, but good payoff. There were also a lot of details and action, and it was very gruesome.
When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The intricacies of identity, belonging, and roots.
The ugly truth of humankind that was propelled by fanatical delusions was difficult to read because of how angry I was at his decisions. Still, I enjoyed the book as a whole. The ending was a fun Ishiguro twist that I have been coming to know well as I read more of his works.
The ugly truth of humankind that was propelled by fanatical delusions was difficult to read because of how angry I was at his decisions. Still, I enjoyed the book as a whole. The ending was a fun Ishiguro twist that I have been coming to know well as I read more of his works.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
4.75
A real life love story full of pain, sorrow, patience, and love. This was one of the best memoirs I have ever read.
The pressure of a young girl in a POC household was palpable, and so was the inevitable disappointment. Furthermore, rebuilding the mother and daughter relationship, in whatever capacity possible, was equally heartwrenching and heartwarming. This whole book had me from beginning to end, feeling every single emotion.
Sometimes, a pencil is all you need.
The pressure of a young girl in a POC household was palpable, and so was the inevitable disappointment. Furthermore, rebuilding the mother and daughter relationship, in whatever capacity possible, was equally heartwrenching and heartwarming. This whole book had me from beginning to end, feeling every single emotion.
Sometimes, a pencil is all you need.
Sorry for the Inconvenience: A Memoir by Farah Naz Rishi
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A real life love story full of pain, sorrow, patience, and love. This was one of the best memoirs I have ever read.
The pressure of a young girl in a POC household was palpable, and so was the inevitable disappointment. Furthermore, rebuilding the mother and daughter relationship, in whatever capacity possible, was equally heartwrenching and heartwarming. This whole book had me from beginning to end, feeling every single emotion.
Sometimes, a pencil is all you need.
The pressure of a young girl in a POC household was palpable, and so was the inevitable disappointment. Furthermore, rebuilding the mother and daughter relationship, in whatever capacity possible, was equally heartwrenching and heartwarming. This whole book had me from beginning to end, feeling every single emotion.
Sometimes, a pencil is all you need.