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Fruits Basket Another, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I hate Aslan with all my heart and I don’t know why.
To be honest, I enjoyed the first book more than this one. However, the Pevensies are charming main characters. Can’t wait to read more about Narnia!
To be honest, I enjoyed the first book more than this one. However, the Pevensies are charming main characters. Can’t wait to read more about Narnia!
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, I haven’t read a 5 star book in a while now. But omg, I did NOT expect to CRY MY EYES OUT, and love this book as I have. Definitely one of my favorites.
I don’t usually cry with books, but this one got me. I spent the last 3-4 chapters sobbing because I discovered the plot twist before it was revealed—though, I have to admit, reading the third part of the novel, it had come to my mind thatMirren was the one dead… ha! Turns out, the three of them were
I understand its criticism, though. The writing style is annoying and VERY pretentious, and the characters insufferable too—except for maybe Johnny and Mirren—, yet maybe that was the point all along. Gat and Cady were my least favorite characters; both hypocrites who believe they were better than everybody else. Yet again, maybe that was the hole point after all.
Great book. Not sure if I would read the second book which is the prequel, though.
I don’t usually cry with books, but this one got me. I spent the last 3-4 chapters sobbing because I discovered the plot twist before it was revealed—though, I have to admit, reading the third part of the novel, it had come to my mind that
I understand its criticism, though. The writing style is annoying and VERY pretentious, and the characters insufferable too—except for maybe Johnny and Mirren—, yet maybe that was the point all along. Gat and Cady were my least favorite characters; both hypocrites who believe they were better than everybody else. Yet again, maybe that was the hole point after all.
Great book. Not sure if I would read the second book which is the prequel, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Child death
Birthday Stories: Selected and Introduced by Haruki Murakami by Haruki Murakami
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really think that Murakami actually chose most of these stories because they suck, so his story “Birthday Girl” would stand out —it is the only one I completely enjoy at the end, apart from 1 or 2 more.
Perdidos en Nunca Jamás by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Okay so I have to admit a few tears left my eyes during the last part. I just couldn’t stop hearing 2003 Peter Pan’s music in my ears once the shadow was beaten and Peter started flying again .
However, and even if Peter Pan IS my favorite children’s story, this one had a few (dumb) things I didn’t like.
However, and even if Peter Pan IS my favorite children’s story, this one had a few (dumb) things I didn’t like.
- The Darling family being AMERICAN!!!
Idk what Americans have that they NEED to make everything about themselves—I know that the author has Latin American roots, they’re still from the US—. I hated that.
- George Darling being a very mean man throughout the entire novel.
Okay, he might not be a very kind person to be around in his canon version, yet I never ever thought that Mr. Darling was almost despicable here. Of course , he redeems himself at the end, but that doesn’t make less likable at the beginning. I would have liked more if he would be more similar to the real version: a serious man that loves his children but it’s not actually rude to them. Just very strict.
ALSO! THE NEGLECTFUL PARENTS BOTH DARLING ADULTS ARE OMG!!!
ALSO! THE NEGLECTFUL PARENTS BOTH DARLING ADULTS ARE OMG!!!
- Wendy being an idiot.
She is so dumb and she falls every time, and feels guilty for absolutely everything. You understand it at first, given all the trauma she has, but then it just becomes repetitive and annoying. I liked her character regardless, though.
You should ignore my stupid criticism though, and read it! It’s amazing and I think it has more pros than flaws, to be honest. One of the main plot twists is ver y much expected but still very emotional once it actually gets revealed.
And the other one was just wow. I sure didn’t expect that.
Solid 4 stars.
You should ignore my stupid criticism though, and read it! It’s amazing and I think it has more pros than flaws, to be honest. One of the main plot twists is ver y much expected but still very emotional once it actually gets revealed.
And the other one was just wow. I sure didn’t expect that.
Solid 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Murder, and Kidnapping
El sobrino del mago by C.S. Lewis
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
What an excellent novel!!
I’ve wanted to read the Narnia series for a while now, and this was the best way of starting it!
Digory is a very sweet kid, which you don’t see as much in main characters, and Polly is great too!
On the downside, it’s an obvious allegory of old Christianity was of seeing things (women are shallow creatures that only like dressed, etc). However, it’s easy to overlook that for the most part of the book. As Jadis, the witch, is a powerful being regardless of her gender.
I can’t wait to continue reading this series!
I’ve wanted to read the Narnia series for a while now, and this was the best way of starting it!
Digory is a very sweet kid, which you don’t see as much in main characters, and Polly is great too!
On the downside, it’s an obvious allegory of old Christianity was of seeing things (women are shallow creatures that only like dressed, etc). However, it’s easy to overlook that for the most part of the book. As Jadis, the witch, is a powerful being regardless of her gender.
I can’t wait to continue reading this series!
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Literally, WOW.
This is the first time I’ve read any of Agatha Christie’s books, so I don’t believe I am adequate to judge her character as a writer, but holly crap, this was amazing.
Though, I’ll admit up until (approximately) chapter 18 I was not loving this novel. Yet once the mystery starts to unfold, I could not take my eyes out of it.
Dr Sheppard is one of a kind narrator. How he flows through the story—in his malicious way—made me love him and don’t doubt him not even for a second.
And his sister, Caroline, was by far the best character. Even better than Poirot himself. Who, by the way, had less importance in the story than I had previously imagined—as I am, in fact, a Sherlock Holmes’ fan, where he is the core of every story/investigation.
This is the first time I’ve read any of Agatha Christie’s books, so I don’t believe I am adequate to judge her character as a writer, but holly crap, this was amazing.
Though, I’ll admit up until (approximately) chapter 18 I was not loving this novel. Yet once the mystery starts to unfold, I could not take my eyes out of it.
Dr Sheppard is one of a kind narrator.
And his sister, Caroline, was by far the best character. Even better than Poirot himself. Who, by the way, had less importance in the story than I had previously imagined—as I am, in fact, a Sherlock Holmes’ fan, where he is the core of every story/investigation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder