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Dear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books by Cathy Rentzenbrink
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
Cathy’s love for books is infectious. I’m eager to dive into some of her recommendations!
This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Hilarious and devastating in equal measure. I hate to think how things are even worse for those working for the nhs now.
Nutshell by Ian McEwan
dark
tense
fast-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
As always, despite intentionally going into his works with as few expectations as possible, McEwan still manages to shatter any that I had.
The perspective of this novel is unquestionably strange, and truth be told I’ve struggled to grasp the underlying meaning of it on this occasion, but I still had an enjoyable experience reading it!
I’ve never read anything like it before, and though I could have done without the foetal narrative of sex, I found the story fascinating.
The perspective of this novel is unquestionably strange, and truth be told I’ve struggled to grasp the underlying meaning of it on this occasion, but I still had an enjoyable experience reading it!
I’ve never read anything like it before, and though I could have done without the foetal narrative of sex, I found the story fascinating.
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Stunning.
The way Caleb describes music and art and food and dancing, is just absolutely mesmerising.
I admire the author for his choices to write the raw emotional honesty of black men on their journeys to self expression, and the portrayal of the plethora of reasons that resist them doing so.
I will eagerly devour everything that comes out in the future!
The way Caleb describes music and art and food and dancing, is just absolutely mesmerising.
I admire the author for his choices to write the raw emotional honesty of black men on their journeys to self expression, and the portrayal of the plethora of reasons that resist them doing so.
I will eagerly devour everything that comes out in the future!
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was just fine. Didn’t love the insta love thing- I never do. I had expected some more friction between the 2 main characters but really they were like besties straight away.
The Cockroach by Ian McEwan
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
As unexpected as all of Ian’s work! Can’t fault the writing, but just wasn’t my favourite overall!
The Cursed by Harper L. Woods
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Needed an extra round of edits