oprah_wimpy's reviews
368 reviews

Brian's Hunt by Gary Paulsen

2.0

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Entirely too long. The end started to pick up speed but the middle of the book nearly caused me to DNF. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

You Like It Darker by Stephen King

adventurous funny mysterious reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

I love a collection of Stephen King short stories. Always a fun mix. This was no exception. 

A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne

slow-paced

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

1.0

The River by Gary Paulsen

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

Gerald's Game by Stephen King

challenging tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I love Stephen King. But the subject matter of this one was hard to stomach even as an avid reader of his works. PLEASE check the trigger warnings before attempting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Cannibalism, and Injury/Injury detail

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

adventurous 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Foster by Claire Keegan

relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

3.5