manguar's reviews
158 reviews

A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.

Will pick back up later

Dancing with the Analysts- A Financial Novel by David A. Mallach

informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis

funny informative medium-paced

3.5

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management by Roger Lowenstein

informative medium-paced

4.75