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133 reviews
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
its a good book and I understand why so many people like it but its not my cup of tea.
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fun enjoyable read, an interesting story with entertaining characters through out.
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.75
I absolutely loved this, it was a brilliant re-imagining of the characters with a modern feel without being too much and great twists throughout!
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
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? No
4.75
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I picked up this book but regardless those expectations were blown out of the water. I've just finished the book and my brain hurts in the best way possible.
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is a good book that tells a relatively straightforward story in an interesting way. One thing that struck me, in particular, was towards the end, realizing how young the character was that put a lot of the entire plot into perspective for me that was a very nice moment that I enjoyed. The magic and world of this book seem grounded and interesting, able to be built upon if needed or left at the very basics without losing any of its charms.
She of the Mountains by Vivek Shraya
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
It was not what I was expecting but not drastically so. Its good for what it was but not my cup of tea, its a slice of life from the perspective of someone coming to terms and understanding their sexuality and it does that very well, there is just little plot to the story apart from the emotional growth/progress of the main character.
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A great continuation of the first book and I will definitely need to re-read again to comprehend everything going around Rohan and Helms Deep and all that, but other than some confusing characters that I get mixed up a little easier it is quite wonderful sorry with a wide variety of depth.