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8 reviews
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked the book, but at times it felt difficult to follow. There are many pages of straight-up monologue if you're into that. Lots of cigarettes, coke, and alcohol. All white people in Vermont in the 80s but that's self explanatory. Kind of a slow burn then at the end it's packed with the shit hitting the fan. I'd compare it to the movie Home Alone. During the movie you get a feel for Kevin and his mentality, then at the end he unleashes all his pranks and it's one thing after another. It's comparable to the unraveling of Julian getting that anonymous letter (written by Bunny) saying he knew Henry killed the farmer and he knew Henry was going to kill him so he wouldn't tell anyone, Charles spiraling indefinitely into alcoholism and the threatening suspicion Henry will kill him next, Charles showing up at the hotel with the gun, shooting Richard in the stomach, Richard getting addicted to pills, Henry shooting himself in the head, Francis attempting suicide, and all this happen in like the last 30 pages of the book. Idk Camilla just stay the damsel in distress the whole time.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
4.0
I thought it was good. Definitely set the scene for what’s to come. I’m excited to start book 2!
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
5.0
This level of poetry is unmatched. I was in constant awe of the profound similarities Vuong compared the most mundane things to. The symbolism is very well done. I felt like I was in the story submersed.
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
4.0
I enjoyed this book. There were times that it was hard to stay interested but more times where I was intrigued. Shuggie is such a good reminder of empathy, love, and kindness. This was the first book I've read with Scottish dialect which took some patience. The change in wording expanded my knowledge. I've never dealt with an alcoholic/abusive parent but the author described it with grace and dignity but made it realistic. I understand being the youngest child and watching everyone grow up around you and wanting to feel special. This book was written eloquently and immersive into the culture surrounding a working class broken family living in 1980s Glasgow. I admired Agnes's mentality of presenting her best self no matter what.