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The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
took me a long time to get through this one too
the first half was a bit slow, but once the main event happened, it was all uphill from there and i was eating it up. kinda had me in tears at the end tbh.
the prose is beautiful. I really enjoy Dona Tartt's writing style. Everything was drawn out and beautiful.
the first half was a bit slow, but once the main event happened, it was all uphill from there and i was eating it up. kinda had me in tears at the end tbh.
the prose is beautiful. I really enjoy Dona Tartt's writing style. Everything was drawn out and beautiful.
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
TOOK ME THREE FREAKING MONTHS TO FINISH IT
idk, it's fun to revisit a book/series that had such a chokehold on me in middle school. I'm not sure why hahah. God, i was so disappointed with the move adaptation. Jamie Campbell Bower was so not my image of Jace. #NotMyJaceWayland
anyway, i already invested in city of ashes, so i guess i'll slowly work through the rest of the books so i have a more up to date opinion on the series. I wouldn't read this again, cause as I've said before, I'm sick of YA writing and teenage girls who can see ghosts/demons and shit, but it's been fun.
idk, it's fun to revisit a book/series that had such a chokehold on me in middle school. I'm not sure why hahah. God, i was so disappointed with the move adaptation. Jamie Campbell Bower was so not my image of Jace. #NotMyJaceWayland
anyway, i already invested in city of ashes, so i guess i'll slowly work through the rest of the books so i have a more up to date opinion on the series. I wouldn't read this again, cause as I've said before, I'm sick of YA writing and teenage girls who can see ghosts/demons and shit, but it's been fun.
The Ritual by Adam L.G. Nevill
This was my first audiobook and I think that really had an impact on my reading experience. I’m not very good at listening or hearing lol. But I also just felt very disconnected from the material. I think maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I was reading it on a page. The upside of audiobooks is that they’re super convenient. The downside is that as a person who struggles to focus sometimes, I often found myself lost and confused and just pushing through because I found it too annoying/difficult to rewind. I just accepted getting the gist of it.
Anyway, it was alright haha
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This was my first audiobook and I think that really had an impact on my reading experience. I’m not very good at listening or hearing lol. But I also just felt very disconnected from the material. I think maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I was reading it on a page. The upside of audiobooks is that they’re super convenient. The downside is that as a person who struggles to focus sometimes, I often found myself lost and confused and just pushing through because I found it too annoying/difficult to rewind. I just accepted getting the gist of it.
Anyway, it was alright haha
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Did I like it? YES
Will I keep it? YES
I loved this so much actually. I didn’t really like the movie but this I loved. Really enjoyable and sweet
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Did I like it? YES
Will I keep it? YES
I loved this so much actually. I didn’t really like the movie but this I loved. Really enjoyable and sweet
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Margot Melcon, Lauren Gunderson
Had the table read today for my local production! I’m the understudy for Lizzy
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
Had the table read today for my local production! I’m the understudy for Lizzy
The Nightmarys by Dan Poblocki
did I like it? No
Would I read it again? No
Happy to be getting rid of this one! I don’t know, it felt just like too much at some points ? Like I was confused sometimes ? Idk, didn’t really enjoy it
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
did I like it? No
Would I read it again? No
Happy to be getting rid of this one! I don’t know, it felt just like too much at some points ? Like I was confused sometimes ? Idk, didn’t really enjoy it
The Hollow by Agatha Christie
did i like it? it was aight haha
would i read it again? no
this was a context read as I am currently in the stage version of this book. I happened to find the copy of the book at savers days before the initial audition, what are the odds? I thought it would be interesting to see how the book differs from the stage show and a lot of the dialogue is ripped right from the book on put in the script, but there are some other changes
also, this was my first legit adult murder mystery read! I had never read any Agatha Christie before... she's uh.... she put some uh... not so good language in there... like i think we all know what i'm talking about .... that lady kinda racist ...
anyway, yeah it was okay haha
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
did i like it? it was aight haha
would i read it again? no
this was a context read as I am currently in the stage version of this book. I happened to find the copy of the book at savers days before the initial audition, what are the odds? I thought it would be interesting to see how the book differs from the stage show and a lot of the dialogue is ripped right from the book on put in the script, but there are some other changes
also, this was my first legit adult murder mystery read! I had never read any Agatha Christie before... she's uh.... she put some uh... not so good language in there... like i think we all know what i'm talking about .... that lady kinda racist ...
anyway, yeah it was okay haha
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Murder
Minor: Racial slurs
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Margot Melcon, Lauren Gunderson
did i like it? yeah, it was cute
would i read it again? if i get cast hehe
context read for Christmas at Pemberly auditions at a local theater tomorrow (8/20)!
also interesting to read as a P&P fan. there are some fun things. however, i feel that the language is kinda inconsistent? like it's clearly written to be a tad more approachable than the source material, but at times it's a little too modern.
i'm happy for Mary though. I'm glad she gets to be a little more fleshed out, like she deserves to be recognized
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this is kristine from 8/22 - i got cast as the understudy for lizzy hehe
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
did i like it? yeah, it was cute
would i read it again? if i get cast hehe
context read for Christmas at Pemberly auditions at a local theater tomorrow (8/20)!
also interesting to read as a P&P fan. there are some fun things. however, i feel that the language is kinda inconsistent? like it's clearly written to be a tad more approachable than the source material, but at times it's a little too modern.
i'm happy for Mary though. I'm glad she gets to be a little more fleshed out, like she deserves to be recognized
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this is kristine from 8/22 - i got cast as the understudy for lizzy hehe
The Hunt for the Seventh by Christine Morton-Shaw
did I like it? yes
would i read it again? no hehe
I’m actually so gooped. This was another book fair book from my childhood and it was so fun to revisit it. I remember loving it the first time I read it all those years ago and there’s still certainly a lot I love about it.
I’ve already stated several times how I have a strong disdain for young adult writing haha but sometimes I do like how simple it is.
Some of this was actually so spooky scary. We love lore, we love a good crazy backstory, we love drama, we love ghosts
rip einstein 😔
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
did I like it? yes
would i read it again? no hehe
I’m actually so gooped. This was another book fair book from my childhood and it was so fun to revisit it. I remember loving it the first time I read it all those years ago and there’s still certainly a lot I love about it.
I’ve already stated several times how I have a strong disdain for young adult writing haha but sometimes I do like how simple it is.
Some of this was actually so spooky scary. We love lore, we love a good crazy backstory, we love drama, we love ghosts
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel by Arthur Golden
Did I like it? Yes
Would I read it again? I don’t think so
I feel so sad at the end of this
It’s so beautifully written and the imagery is so vivid. I feel for Chiyo with my whole heart.
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
Did I like it? Yes
Would I read it again? I don’t think so
I feel so sad at the end of this
It’s so beautifully written and the imagery is so vivid. I feel for Chiyo with my whole heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault