paigej101's reviews
95 reviews

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

adventurous emotional sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

A worthwhile sequel to his first book evicted. Good for anyone of any class to read

Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton

emotional slow-paced

2.0

While there are good messages, I do not relate to the author 

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

reflective tense medium-paced

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

2.75

Certainly well written. The author has a clear voice through their writing. However there are so many characters it's hard to grow an attachment. I don't know how factual the historical descriptions and time lines are but I feel like I did learn about Jewish and black culture

How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks

informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

3.0

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond

informative reflective sad fast-paced

3.75

Incredibly informative and humanizing 

The In Between by Hadley Vlahos

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.0

Reminds me of chicken soup for the soul books

All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

1.5

I think there is too much description and it is often repetitive