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nathys_8's Reviews (141)

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

5.0

challenging dark informative reflective tense medium-paced

Like his previous books, it sheds light on very logical matters, that because we are so entangled in the bustle and hustle of it all we don't stop to actually see. It opens our eyes to an array of topics and gives us a very grim look at the future, but also some hope on how to survive this impending doom.

The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare

5.0

emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I had never read the book and I must say even knowing the ending beforehand, the book is very good. It keeps you on your toes and you find yourself rooting for Romeo and Juliet eventhough doom is impending. I am glad I finally got around to read it.

Yellowface

R.F. Kuang

2.5

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

For all the fuzz there was about this book I was quite disappointed. It has some good chapters but the plot was so easy, I knew by the middle of the book what was going to happen and who the "tormenter" was. The only interesting part was how the world of publishing works and of course the hell of social media and how they can praise or destroy people.