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hannahleelovestoread's Reviews (635)
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
For me, a longtime Tudor history enthusiast, this book was absolutely enthralling. As much as the Tudor monarchs and their tumultuous political and personal lives fascinate me, the history of the era is typically very top-down — but not so in this book. I learned so much about the average person’s life in Tudor times; I drove those around me crazy by continuously sharing new tidbits of information I had learned. The narration was lively and brought this social history to life, and I’m so glad I chose the audiobook.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
In this quirky, adventurous middle grade novel, sixth grader Marlene is devastated to be enrolled in a new school after her family’s unexpected move. She misses her old life, and she’s particularly put off by her school’s new mascot: a rat featured on the school uniforms. Marlene is an intelligent child with an advanced vocabulary and a flair for the dramatic. Much to her surprise, Marlene eventually makes several friends. But when disaster strikes, she’ll have to find a way to prove herself.
The author of this book captured a startlingly realistic portrait of a sixth-grade girl and her inner monologue. Whether she was fumbling in introducing herself to classmates who actually annoyed her, applying an overly dramatic analogy to an everyday situation, or repeating the same line over and over in her head, Marlene reminded me of myself at a similar age. I highly recommend this book to late elementary school students and preteens.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual content
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Drug abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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:
No
This story hit very close to home for me, and I’m sure it did for many other readers as well. As for my overall thoughts, Abby Jimenez took the words from my mouth with this beautiful dedication: “For all the women who choose the bear and all the men who do the work to understand why. May the forest be a little less scary one day.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Violence
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Though this book has been written for a very specific demographic, it’s a can’t-miss for its target audience of realtors who want an exit strategy tucked away just in case — and, according to this book, all realtors should. The advice within this text is broken down into easily readable sections; for example, readers learn via bulleted text that hiring a business successor from within one’s company is beneficial due to continuity, team stability, and cost efficiency, among other factors. At the end of each chapter, there was at least one basic plan of action for readers to consult. At the conclusion of chapter five, the first step in the plan of action is to define the transition goals and criteria for one’s exit strategy. Though this is an extremely niche read with advice which seems a bit less than entirely practical at times, I believe it is an invaluable resource for all realtors.
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
This book is a master class in the art of communication. It informs readers about the history of great oration, the fundamentals of effective speech in public and private settings, and more. By acknowledging the struggle with glossophobia — or the fear of public speaking — in Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and more of history’s greatest communicators, the book helps effective oration seem like a more realistic goal for anyone who prepares adequately. In laymen’s terms and an easily digestible format, the book offers tips on achievements such as giving a great presentation and acing an interview. Readers are advised that listening to music and breathing deeply, for example, can help them shake nerves; they are also encouraged to maintain a confident posture and use appropriate humor to communicate in professional settings. While this book is not necessarily a light read, it is fascinating and absolutely necessary for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills. I recommend it to all readers.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Grief, Death of parent
This book has potential, particularly with the character development. But the high fantasy (not usually my genre) combined with the content warnings present here just aren’t my cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Rape