jvanfosson's Reviews (171)

Less Is Lost

Andrew Sean Greer

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

Katherine May

5.0

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Dog Songs

Mary Oliver

4.75

adventurous funny inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft: Seeking an Intentional Magical Path

Fire Lyte

4.5

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Rewriting: How to Do Things with Texts

Joseph Harris

4.0

informative medium-paced

Boys of Alabama

Genevieve Hudson

5.0

dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Stephen Chbosky

4.25

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood: A World War I Tale

Nathan Hale

3.0

informative medium-paced

New Kid

Jerry Craft

4.25

reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace

Anne Lamott

4.0

inspiring reflective medium-paced