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142 reviews

Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners by Travis Elborough

adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Part-Time Job by P.D. James

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Festival of Insignificance by Milan Kundera

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a public review here. So bear with me as I attempt to put my thoughts into words.

I picked this up thinking it’ll be a quick Contemp. Lit read but it didn’t feel quick at all despite the slimness of this novel. And I’m unsure if it is the translation that lead my reading experience to be bad or?? I did not enjoy it. Whilst the stories focus a lot on loneliness, desire and human connection, it wasn’t a captivating read. I got bored :”)

Things Remembered and Things Forgotten by Kyōko Nakajima

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Red Tenda of Bologna by John Berger

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

3.5

A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees by Yoshida Kenkō

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

3.5

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Snack fiction anthology : a collection of short stories from All In! Young Writers Festival by

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0