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ruby_gordon's Reviews (68)

Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes

5.0

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Very thought provoking, gave me a better insight into genetic engineering and the human condition. Great writing.

The Sayings of the Buddha: Reflections for Every Day

William Wray

3.5

inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Spy x Family, Vol. 3

Tatsuya Endo

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

Great sequel

On the Come Up

Angie Thomas

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

Sophie's World

Jostein Gaarder

4.0

adventurous informative inspiring mysterious reflective slow-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: No

Spy x Family, Vol. 2

Tatsuya Endo

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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: No

Very funny and well made.

Mindfulness and the Big Questions: Philosophy for Now

Ben Irvine

4.0

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Win Lose Kill Die

Cynthia Murphy

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Writing was cringey at points but the plot twist fully got me and bumped it up to a five star read.

Content Warnings

Convenience Store Woman

Sayaka Murata

5.0

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had never encountered this writer before but she’s AMAZING. Such a unique plot and concept it’s so intriguing and well done. A short but sweet read.

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