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madisonbrue's reviews
25 reviews
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
This is my unpretentious, favorite book of all time. I’ve read it an uncountable amount of times and it’s my ultimate comfort read. I first read it way before it was made into a movie (which is the most disappointing thing ever. pls read the book instead for many reasons), in 5th grade. It was my first Asian representation I had come across and I relate(d) to LJ so much. I love this book with all my heart
Film for Her by Orion Carloto
2.25
I can’t remember any of the poems I read because nothing was great to be memorable. I felt no emotions reading this, but it is a very aesthetic book. I love Orion, but this is basically tumblr poetry which is not what I’m trying to read. I would only recommend getting it as a coffee table book
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair by Pablo Neruda, W.S. Merwin, Cristina García
5.0
absolutely beautiful. 10000/5.
Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
I want to love Dickinson so badly and there's no doubt of her talent. However, I have a hard time understanding her ideas more than any other. I think her poems are just not my type of poetry. I tried so hard and I am actually dnf now because I get really frustrated :(
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
It was good, but easily forgettable. I’ve never read an anthology before and while I loved the idea of this book, I don’t think I like multiple short stories in a book like this.
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
it was a interesting plot with great writing, i think i am just burnt out with russian literature after reading so many in a row. also i was dumb and didn’t understand the references at first
Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
she was insufferable, but unfortunately relatable a few times. also i really loved the first half of it, thinking it would become one of my favorites. however, i wasn’t very impressed with the last half which kind of ruined it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Self harm