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89 reviews

The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

my uni prof recommended this book during one of our lectures and yeah, im glad i read it pretty much, bc i've had my clashes with people, outside of my culture, and reading this was pretty much an eye opener 

The Firm of Nucingen (Dodo Press) by Honoré de Balzac

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing slow-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? No

2.5

a good old-fashioned victorian yapping session

A Daughter of Eve (Dodo Press) by Honoré de Balzac

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

im so- okay i know i've said a million of times before that i love balzac's writing, but it is TRUE - I REALLY LOVE HIS WRITING!! liiike that was a Well Written sister bond, this was a Really Well Written revenge arc AAAAHHH

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment

Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

not a fan of the polar opposite parts, buutt it was overall a great work. it was also a good "mind workout", because it took me some time to completely grasp what was happening the whole time

Тартюф by Molière

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

каквото и да кажа, ще е малко, затова само ще кажа, че тази сатира е още едно допълнение към списъка ми с любимите книги

Селкор by Георги Караславов

4.0

"eat the rich" is an understatement

An Historical Mystery (The Gondreville Mystery) by Honoré de Balzac

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

3.5

it would've been higher if i didnt drop it, because of the exam season :(

The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan by Katherine Prescott Wormeley, Honoré de Balzac

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

balzac's writing style is just so. fascinating. i loved the way he wrote this slowburn - this transition from all platonic to all romantic feelings, i think balzac managed once again to describe love in its pure essence 

The Commission In Lunacy by Honoré de Balzac

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

i was confused for the most of it

Дядо Горио by Honoré de Balzac

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Дядо Горио заслужаваше много повече, отколкото получи. Проклетите нещастници