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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Gabrielle Zevin

DID NOT FINISH: 15%

i don’t get the hype. the language abruptly switches between literary and popular/commercial fiction. a lot
(childhood cancer, student/professor relationship, a friendship that’s a charity project, the holocaust
is presented in the first 60 pages but not explored.
dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-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

the themes of searching for freedom from The Male Gaze and the sex binary really resonated with me. 

the ending felt rushed. 

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Unseen City: The Majesty of Pigeons, the Discreet Charm of Snails & Other Wonders of the Urban Wilderness

Nathanael Johnson

DID NOT FINISH: 20%

I really wanted to like this but the voice of the writing style came off as overly patronizing to me.

Don't Want You Like a Best Friend

Emma R. Alban

DID NOT FINISH: 13%

I picked this up for the plot and put it down for the writing style.
hopeful informative inspiring reflective
dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes