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Deep Learning with Python, Second Edition by Francois Chollet
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Not in the mood for this kind of book at the time.
People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
I had to give it back. I want to come back to it once I find a new copy.
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Bulgakov's imagination is unexpected and ingenious. The book was deliciously weird and surreal. Cut out of the cloth of dreams and nightmares. I loved it and I also appreciated the biographical note at the end of the edition. I would definitely recommend it, but I wouldn't really know how to describe it.
Losers: Part I by Harley Laroux
adventurous
dark
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Chronic illness, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide and Death
Hope by Loulou Robert
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I loved the book cover to cover! Nothing to change, nothing I would wish different. It is a heartfelt, beautiful, raw, coming-of-age story of a kind human being. I fell in love with the main character, Bianca, right from the beginning. The first person narrative employed perfectly by the author, the relatable personality of the ageless, rebellious protagonist and all the weirdness that makes perfect sense draw the reader in and have them accompany each one of Bianca's steps in NY. I'd recommend the book, no doubt!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Medical content, Death, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Cancer, Self harm, and Rape
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Without doubt the best non classic book I've read in a decade! The storytelling is brilliant and the storyline compelling. The unravelling and présentation of the multilayered characters shows a deep understanding of specific psychological traits and of trauma from the part of the writer.
I would suggest the book to everyone, but more specifically to young women.
Point of attention: it can be trauma triggering for some people.
I would suggest the book to everyone, but more specifically to young women.
Point of attention: it can be trauma triggering for some people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Stalking, and Misogyny
Το λάθος by Antonis Samarakis
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Το βιβλίο ήταν ενδιαφέρον αλλά προσωπικά δεν με συνεπήρε. Περιγράφει εποχές και καθεστώτα αμείλικτα και απολυταρχικα, ψηγει το παράλογο του φανατισμού των ακόλουθων τετοιων καθεστωτων, αλλά πουθενά δεν κατάφερε να μου μεταφέρει την απόγνωση που δημιουργεί η απανθρωπια ενός βίαιου διχασμου μιας χώρας που διοικείται από δικτάτορες.
Η αλλαγή στον κεντρικό χαρακτήρα ήρθε πολύ γρήγορα και απότομα. Με προβλημάτισε η απλόικοτητα με την οποία παρουσιάστηκε η μεταστροφή και ο εξανθρωπισμος ένος οπαδού φανατισμενου, ίσως σαδιστή, ως τότε χωρίς ενσυναισθηση. Η ιστορία ήταν διαποτισμενη από έναν ρομαντισμό μη αληθοφανή κατά τις γνώσεις και τη γνώμη μου