This book is surprisingly accessible and relatable. I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear about how London (my home city) is becoming greener under Sadiq Kahn and his team at City Hall’s leadership. I have taken away many insights, facts and ideas from this book to ruminate on. At times it does feel a little like a political self-promotion, however this does not diminish the hopeful and helpful nature of the book. Kahn has a level head when approaching arguably the biggest problem that humanity has ever faced, providing practical solutions that have been proven to work to combat the seemingly impossible issues that arise when dealing with climate change. I highly recommend this book to every Londoner, every green politician, and even every person who lives in a city who is interested in making urban spaces greener.

My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen

Go to review page

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

3.5

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

Go to review page

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a beautiful book

Barbara the Slut and Other People by Lauren Holmes

Go to review page

lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very interesting structure, with multiple POVs explored. I was expecting more conventional short stories, but instead I got what I may describe as “snapshots” - insights into different character’s believable worlds without a necessary problem or resolution. Reading this book felt like reading reflective diary entries, or having a catch-up with a friend and then walking away to resume your respective lives. For this reason I found it to be very refreshing to read, but also found a light-hearted-ness (perhaps because the short nature of the snapshots means emotional investment is limited)

Poetry by Sylvia Plath: Ariel, Ennui, Daddy, Lady Lazarus, Two Lovers and a Beachcomber by the Real Sea, the Munich Mannequins by Sylvia Plath

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Meat Market by Juno Dawson

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

More...

lana88's reviews 33 reviews

lana88's reviews
33 reviews