ryanbensonsmith's reviews
161 reviews

Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Made me want to throw my phone into the lake and get a flip phone. This book really opened my eyes

Identitti by Mithu Sanyal

medium-paced

4.0

Funny Story by Emily Henry

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.5

I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton

funny hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

funny informative medium-paced

4.0

The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

adventurous funny 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 Woman in Black by Susan Hill
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.

Piglet by Lottie Hazell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.

Moby Dick or The Whale by Herman Melville
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.