oribee25's reviews
45 reviews

The Martian by Andy Weir

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.25

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

challenging reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

returned to libby :( would come back

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson

funny informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

a little too much rn

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

fast-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

5.0

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

adventurous funny inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

4.5