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The Road by Cormac McCarthy
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The candence this book was written in reminded me of my grandfather when he would tell a story (and he is a fantastic storyteller). It made reading a dark topic almost relaxing?
I loved this, but I haven't had a book induced nightmare in a while and this book got me good.
I loved this, but I haven't had a book induced nightmare in a while and this book got me good.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
The Farm by Tom Rob Smith
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I was so bored.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Abortion, Gaslighting
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris
informative
fast-paced
4.0
This book is not exactly a memory, there is not much beyond glimpses of her personal life; this is not a bad thing.
This book focuses on platforms and her experience with those platforms. It shows her passions and her thought processes which is vital for her moving forward.
I would highly recommend this book for all who are on the fence going into this election cycle.
This book focuses on platforms and her experience with those platforms. It shows her passions and her thought processes which is vital for her moving forward.
I would highly recommend this book for all who are on the fence going into this election cycle.
Outdoor Kids in an Inside World by Steven Rinella
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
DNF
I got through 20% of this book before giving up. Nearly every minute I listened to my mouth was open, aghast at what was being said.
The hunting and eating of pigeons when they lived in the city, taking his naked child outside IN A HURRICANE to feel the force of nature just screams careless.
There are numerous parenting outdoors books that do this immensely better and I couldn't stomach the lecture from his narrow minded self induced pedestal any longer.
Better books to read:
How to Raise a Wild Child
The Open-Air Life
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping With Kids
I got through 20% of this book before giving up. Nearly every minute I listened to my mouth was open, aghast at what was being said.
The hunting and eating of pigeons when they lived in the city, taking his naked child outside IN A HURRICANE to feel the force of nature just screams careless.
There are numerous parenting outdoors books that do this immensely better and I couldn't stomach the lecture from his narrow minded self induced pedestal any longer.
Better books to read:
How to Raise a Wild Child
The Open-Air Life
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping With Kids
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This is solidly endearing.
Mirror, Shoulder, Signal by Dorthe Nors
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
The Bone Season: Tenth Anniversary Edition by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0