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170 reviews
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Communist Manifesto: of the Communist Party by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.75
Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell
5.0
I loved this book so much. I feel like it deserves more hype and more attention. I was shocked when looking for secondary critical sources that there where virtually none available. I think it would be a great as an introduction to reading Orwell - as it is still quite witty but with a lot of depth and criticism on society- especially in regard to advertising and the middle-class alongside poverty. The style it is written in is beautiful and in moments touching as well as, frustrating. Brilliant.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
5.0
Absolutely heartbreaking. The descriptive language is beautiful and the character building is brilliant and really makes you feel connected to Tess but also makes you question characters like Angel against Alec. Brilliant book.
The Fourth Estate: A History of Women in the Middle Ages by Shulamit Shahar
5.0
A brilliant book covering nearly all aspects of the medieval woman. It is written really well with a lot balanced on primary sources. So well written and enjoyable.
A History of Medieval Europe: From Constantine to Saint Louis by R.H.C. Davis
4.0
Was a great introduction to the middle ages but can be a bit difficult to dip into as a beginner but I did enjoy it.