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89 reviews
Cidade Dos Anjos Caídos by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I can't comment much about this one in relation to the previous ones because it's been a while since I read it, but I really liked the plot of iteven though I think the conclusion could have been much better. I already liked Simon before (i related to his nerdiness), but after this I'm his #1 stan. I'm glad the book wasn't 100% focused on Clary and Jace, because from what I read, I couldn't stand them anymore, especially him in his rebellious teen angsty phase. I hope Joss and Luke's wedding goes well, they are so cute and I don't want anything else to get in their way.
A Senhora da Magia by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Waltensir Dutra
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Antes da metade desse livro, eu já sabia qual nota eu iria dar. Tipo assim, não é de todo ruim, mas também não apresenta nada extraordinário, acho que pela proposta poderia ser entregue muito mais! A premissa de dar voz a personagens femininas das lendas do rei Arthur é realmente muito interessante, quando bem executada, porque sinceramente, acho que até os escritos medievais davam mais profundida as personagens. É no mínimo cômico um livro que se diz "feminista" ter tantas implicações conservadoras, principalmente ao pôr quase todas as mulheres umas contra as outras, e usando excessivamente a trope da 'mulher malvada e sedutora'. Fiquei irritada na mudança repentina de sentimentos da Igraine em relação ao Uther, e também desse lance de almas gêmeas que a autora tentou enfiar. Também me incomodei muito com os claros ideias próprios sobre religião da autora dentro do texto, acho que as críticas dela podem até ser interessantes mas no fim o ponto dela acaba bem raso. No final das contas, não acho que seja uma obra "uau" mas consigo compreender porque foi considerada polêmica em seu tempo, mas existe tanta coisa melhor pra se ler em 2024, de preferência que não sejam escritas por uma pedófila estrupadora.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Violence
Ciranda de Pedra by Lygia Fagundes Telles
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A Fúria dos Reis by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Solitária by Eliana Alves Cruz
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A Guerra dos Tronos by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-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
4.75
i dont even know how to begin, i watched the show last year and have been putting offf reading the book until now. this was just so sad, so melancholic, i think reading it without knowing what happens must be so different! i cried during some scenes, even having seen it in the series, everything gets much worse when you follow that character inside his mind, knowing his thoughts, regrets, the love he had for almost everyone around him. and danys chapters? they made me nauseus, she has been through so much already and shes only 14. i dont understand how some people really want her to die in the end, thematically it doesnt make sense and would be just cruel.
anyway, this was such a good read. (grrm i am in your walls)
anyway, this was such a good read. (grrm i am in your walls)