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lucibello's Reviews (83)
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
His narrative and the science combine well for readability. But as a psychotherapist, it was really over my head.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read aloud in a classroom but the trick of that is to not pick books with that intentionality. Middle schoolers see through that. This is good, but one of those.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I have been reading this book to both school aged children and to teens for years. Everyone loves it (even my students who are self-described "cat people"). This is my personal favorite read aloud.
Perhaps because I was using an audio format, but it did not hold my interest. I am a therapist, and I found it too basic and anecdotal for my taste. With that said, I think it could be very beneficial for many people.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the historical content and fast paced storyline. Excellent character development as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, War
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautifully written, conveying truth through story.
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
The author applies the same principles to a variety of different subjects, which improves readability for anyone easily bored by an in-depth analysis of any one particular thing (i.e., baseball, stock markets, natural disasters, etc).
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The language is rich and elegant, the imagery drew me in. The author gave voice to the main character's thoughts in a believable way. The story was gldark and gruesome, but still wholesome. It reads like a fairy tale (the original ones, not the sanitized modern ones). And there is a lot to be learned. I only held off half a star because of the gruesome nature of a few scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, War
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
This was an academic work that overlayed art history and the prominent philosophies through different historical periods. I was challenged, and it was enlightening, but it was difficult at times.