milenasbookshop's reviews
4 reviews

An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

funny reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Very funny, great comedic tropes. Overall a good time and top tier Oscar Wilde. 

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

5.0

The 1994 film was a big influence on me as a child. Reading the book did not disappoint. It’s as intelligent, emotional and accessible as I hoped.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty

The Doctor's Wife by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

emotional funny reflective slow-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

4.0

Mostly enjoyed the first half; the second half got a bit too melodramatic for me. But overall a great read.

The Grey Woman by Elizabeth Gaskell

adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

As always, Elizabeth Gaskell knows how to write a compelling short story. Never boring and always ambitious. Really enjoyed this.