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83 reviews
The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was an excellently written book. Most of it is chronological yet the pacing and how they choose to reveal important information from the past is brilliant. I originally picked this up because I usually read fictions in between my nonfiction/informative book reads, but I’m so glad I read it. I got the audio version and the narrator did an excellent job at adding to the atmosphere. The time of the story, 2006, makes so much sense to how mental illness, bro culture, and race is talked about/dealt with. It is not a love story like the movie tried to make it. It’s a lot more than that. It’s raw and complex yet it’s simple enough to read casually in a day if you wanted to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Dysphoria
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
The Self-Care Solution: A Year of Becoming Happier, Healthier, and Fitter--One Month at a Time by
4.75
It’s a really great idea! I’m still waiting to do it I guess haha…? She does a good job at getting your motivation up for sure. I guess the motivation wasn’t enough to stay motivated, but hey…. That’s self help for ya??
The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
4.0
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.75
It was a really fast read, but damn it’s dark. It’s just not what I expected to read, but I couldn’t help but finishing it so soon. I see parallels with my life here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
The illustrations are so beautiful. I only read this for a reading challenge l, but I forgot how much life picture books have
Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives by Daniel J. Levitin, Daniel J. Levitin
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Amazing. I couldn’t put it down. It made me so hopeful to age. There’s no point in thinking that I have to rush life when I’m only in my 20’s. I forgot how brainwashed I was from America that the elderly are weak and should be discarded. They offer so much wisdom and everyone can strive to live a healthier fuller life