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Becoming by Michelle Obama
4.0
While I agree with a few reviews that the last 1/4 of the book was a bit repetitive, I could not anticipate how good of a memoir this was! I listened to the audiobook solely because it was read by Michelle herself and she’s both a fantastic writer and audiobook reader. Many career authors can take notes from her conversational style.
I especially loved the last chapter or two and the first part where she spoke about her upbringing in the south side of Chicago. I got emotional during the section where she brought up Hadiya Pendleton as I did not expect her to go there. I now have Barack’s new book on hold at my library but I’m #460 or something in the queue so maybe 2022?
I especially loved the last chapter or two and the first part where she spoke about her upbringing in the south side of Chicago. I got emotional during the section where she brought up Hadiya Pendleton as I did not expect her to go there. I now have Barack’s new book on hold at my library but I’m #460 or something in the queue so maybe 2022?
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
3.0
What I really liked about this book is so subtle yet powerful it is. It reads like a typical family drama until you learn what makes them special, and the empathy you feel with every member of the family is unreal.
One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment by Mei Fong
4.0
A look into China's one-child policy -- explains why it was enacted, how it was enforced, and the people who have and still suffer the consequences. It was amazing and my mouth of agape while reading certain accounts.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
4.0
I did not expect that many scenes describing Jennette giving blowjobs
The Stand by Stephen King
4.0
I'm finding it difficult to write a review for such a long and such a beloved book, but I will make an attempt. First, my reading experience this time as opposed to my first time in 2017/2018 are the complete opposite. I DNF'd it the first time because the super long (and honestly boring) chapters at the beginning of book II killed the momentum for me. This time, though, I adored the character and plot development as well as the world-building in the second book.
While I loved my reading experience this time, when I reflect on the book as a whole, I still feel as though I didn't love it to the degree other constant readers do. I felt like the climax of the book in Vegas with the bomb was so anticlimactic and lacked the brilliance the climax of a 1400-page book should pack. Anyways, onward to The Eyes of the Dragon and The Gunslinger!
While I loved my reading experience this time, when I reflect on the book as a whole, I still feel as though I didn't love it to the degree other constant readers do. I felt like the climax of the book in Vegas with the bomb was so anticlimactic and lacked the brilliance the climax of a 1400-page book should pack. Anyways, onward to The Eyes of the Dragon and The Gunslinger!