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595 reviews

I ended up loving this book, but if you are looking for a fast paced, adventurous dystopian novel, this is not it. It is entirely about the human condition and deals with grief, loss, fear, and hope. I loved it, but definitely not what I expected at first.

Women We Buried, Women We Burned by Rachel Louise Snyder

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Did not finish book.

I got about half way through and I had already renewed my library loan twice and I still hadn't finished. I just couldn't get into it so I'm moving on.

The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower by Stephen King

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

5.0

Listen, if you get to the end of this book and when Stephen King tells you you do not need to keep reading. I suggest you listen to him! I didn't read the ending the first time, and it is just something you can't un-know! Still a jaw dropping ending but I could have lived without it too, because it is about the journey, not the destination.

Raised in Captivity: Fictional Nonfiction by Chuck Klosterman

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

This collection of short stories was slyly hilarious and totally out of the box. It almost gives Kurt Vonnegut vibes. I highly recommend for someone with a short attention span or great for a road trip!

Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

What a glorious rendition of the realities of "The American Dream". Follow Jende through his 5 years as an immigrant from Cameroon to NYC where he brings his wife and child and tries to make it in America. What could be a one sided story of an immigrant is really a deep inspection of the highs and lows, the hope that America offers, and also the other side of the American dream, the dangers of capitalistic excess. The story is from the point of view of Jende and his wife, Neni, but you also get a portrait of the Edwards' family, and their experience actually living this American dream. I cannot say enough how touched I was throughout this book, and how utterly human each character really was. I highly recommend the audiobook version as well as the narrator brings to life the African culture and the linguistic character of these immigrants that really adds a great deal.

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

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2.0

I love the premise of magical maps basically, but I hated the execution. The character motivations make no sense to me, the ending feels rushed and what should be very emotional for Nell is just brushed over

like thinking her mother was dead for 25 years then finding out she is not.

There are contradicting points about the magical constraints of the map throughout the book that also ruin it for me. Not a fan.

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emilyrosebooks's reviews 595 reviews

emilyrosebooks's reviews
595 reviews