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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
informative
slow-paced
3.0
This is definitely not a book I'd recommend to very easily influenced people but some parts are really interesting. Take some and leave some.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
After hearing people talking about this book for so long I thought a lot more happened. It was a lot slower than I expected but it's still a great story with an important message.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
My life with Picasso by Françoise Gilot, Carlton Lake
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This is super well written! The forward was interesting, I learned a lot. It didn't blow me away so I'm not giving it 5 stars, but the stories are fascinating and there's a good amount of just incredible insults. Picasso was a controlling piece of work, but Françoise made it out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
There's good ideas in here but like any self help book you have to pick and choose what's realistic and what's not. If you're self employed I could see this completely changing the game, but if you have a more team/feedback based job it's not as helpful. I did get some good ideas out of it though.
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
One of the women in my book club described this as deserving of the Pulitzer and other awards it received, but not a fun/enjoyable read necessarily. It was a lot more literary than I normally read but I was glad to get out of my comfort zone. Definitely check the content warnings there's some truly upsetting stuff in here, it I see why it's needed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Genocide and Fire/Fire injury
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was hands down the weirdest book I've ever read. I wish there was a resolution or something for her turning into a dog, but it was interesting it was fine, I kept reading to find out the ending which I didn't live but I also just might not be thinking deep enough to get it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, and Sexual content
Coming Up for Air: What I Learned from Sport, Fame and Fatherhood by Tom Daley
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
5.0
This is a really sweet heartwarming memoir. He definitely has tough times (and he calls a lot of people out which I liked) but it's not super depressing. If you're a fan of Tom you'll enjoy it.
In Search of a Name: A Novel by Marjolijn van Heemstra
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I definitely enjoyed the story telling more than the story. It won me over by the end, but overall it's just ok.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: War
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This reads like a narrative! These dudes are CRAZY. It's a wild ride.