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La figlia oscura by Elena Ferrante
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Murder
Io non ho paura by Niccolò Ammaniti
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
The Departure by K.A. Applegate
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The Decision by K.A. Applegate
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Il deserto dei Tartari by Dino Buzzati
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Certi libri arrivano al momento giusto, e non un secondo prima.
"Il deserto dei tartari" mi aspettava (ah!) in libreria da parecchio tempo, poi mi è capitato tra le mani in un momento in cui la mia stessa vita sta lentamente riprendendo un suo ritmo, quasi a dirmi leggi e guarda dentro di te, guarda il tuo futuro; e io ho guardato, e ho visto me stessa: impelagata nell'attesa, nelle speranze di un qualcosa che non ho ancora imparato a costruire da me, un qualcosa forse di irrealizzabile.
Mi sono presa il mio tempo nella lettura non tanto per il libro in sé - anche se, il ripetersi degli stessi concetti, degli stessi eventi, rende queste duecento pagine lunghe il doppio -, ma perché rivedersi qui dentro fa male. Leggere la fine fa ancora più male.
E io, ho deciso, male non voglio stare più. Mi rifiuto di arroccarmi nella mia Fortezza Bastiani. Rinnego il mio Giovanni Drogo interiore. Col sorriso.
"Il deserto dei tartari" mi aspettava (ah!) in libreria da parecchio tempo, poi mi è capitato tra le mani in un momento in cui la mia stessa vita sta lentamente riprendendo un suo ritmo, quasi a dirmi leggi e guarda dentro di te, guarda il tuo futuro; e io ho guardato, e ho visto me stessa: impelagata nell'attesa, nelle speranze di un qualcosa che non ho ancora imparato a costruire da me, un qualcosa forse di irrealizzabile.
Mi sono presa il mio tempo nella lettura non tanto per il libro in sé - anche se, il ripetersi degli stessi concetti, degli stessi eventi, rende queste duecento pagine lunghe il doppio -, ma perché rivedersi qui dentro fa male. Leggere la fine fa ancora più male.
E io, ho deciso, male non voglio stare più. Mi rifiuto di arroccarmi nella mia Fortezza Bastiani. Rinnego il mio Giovanni Drogo interiore. Col sorriso.
Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Well, this was boring.
I really liked the characters in this new series, but they all got the most predictable ending, with little exceptions. The plot never really gripped me, but that was to be expected; I don't read these for the plot, at all.
Also, I wanted more guns. Did I get them? Absolutely not.
I really liked the characters in this new series, but they all got the most predictable ending, with little exceptions. The plot never really gripped me, but that was to be expected; I don't read these for the plot, at all.
Also, I wanted more guns. Did I get them? Absolutely not.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
I went into this book somehow forgetting I don't like reality tv, like, at all. I kinda hate it, to be honest. I thought I'd be fine, but I had some difficulty while reading; note to self, stop doing this.
Good news, tho: the lovable characters more than make-up for this!! I fell in love with Charlie faster than Dev and I found the mental health rep very refreshing. I don't have OCD, so I'd rather you get your opinions from other sources, but the author seems to at least have done enough research about it to talk about it with the nuance and care it deserves.
All in all, I basically inhaled this books, so I'd recommend it!!
Good news, tho: the lovable characters more than make-up for this!! I fell in love with Charlie faster than Dev and I found the mental health rep very refreshing. I don't have OCD, so I'd rather you get your opinions from other sources, but the author seems to at least have done enough research about it to talk about it with the nuance and care it deserves.
All in all, I basically inhaled this books, so I'd recommend it!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Biphobia