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17 reviews
Be A Revolution: How Everyday People are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too by Ijeoma Oluo
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
El bufón dorado by Manuel de los Reyes, Raúl García Campos, Robin Hobb
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
I really like Robin Hobb's fantasy world, and this series is no exception. It's been a fun read! And the Spanish translation isn't bad at all.
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. It’s caring and thoughtful and hopeful, and I just want to give Yara the biggest hug 💜
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
When is the last time you really listened to the birds? Odell explores how connection to the environment around us gets lost in the hustle and bustle of the modern grind and urges us to practice stepping out of the race both for ourselves and to push back against the systems harming the world at large. Pick up this book, put down your phone, and give yourself a break.
A Philosophy of Walking by Frédéric Gros
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I quite enjoying this meandering set of essays exploring walking as a part of human life. If you’re a walker, this is definitely good food for thought.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was great for a light read. It's a thrilling page turner, easy to read, and had an unexpected twist. I appreciate the exploration into the human psyche while you following the main character trying to solve this mystery. Not particularly deep or insightful, but if you want something engaging and light, it's great. Good for a beach read, airplane, etc.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent