lucibello's reviews
71 reviews

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The book picked up speed as you continued through it. The shifting in the timeline passed my notice initially, I'm not sure if that inhibited my reading of the narrative. I do find it enjoyable.

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

That may be the most inspiring and empowering book I have read in my adult life.

The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected by Nik Ripken, Gregg Lewis

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

5.0

Extremely impactful, and a must read!

Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

I loved this; I am always struck by his simple humor. He gives insight into his own creative process, and even while repeating old adages, does so with new twists and humor.

Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori Brafman

challenging informative fast-paced

4.0

The book did a very good job by crossing professions in human experience so that with each cognitive distortion discussed, you had a few easily accessible examples.

Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You From Broke to Financial Freedom by

challenging hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

3.5

I got the most from putting pencil to paper with some of the end-of-chapter exercises. I would have rated  this higher had I myself not ever been an online business owner and marketer. But having done that, I felt that the sections of the book that made it sound like something anyone could do grossly misrepresented the hours it takes to do this and the difficulty turning a profit. But the psychological and overall financial advice was sound.

Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad fast-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

4.5

The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars is that I think there were some missed opportunities with character development. It was, however, a beautifully written book that was humorous and insightful to the human condition. Thoroughly enjoyable! A perfect pick for our book club!

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional mysterious fast-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

4.0

A very good follow-up to the original. Written for an international audience that might need a few things explained culturally for everything to make sense, but that disrupted the story's flow slightly. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death

The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin

adventurous dark mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape