sammiseah's reviews
293 reviews

The Story Game by Shze-Hui Tjoa

emotional sad fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness

Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, War

The Hot Zone by Richard Preston

informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

Wow it was thrilling!! Not an easy skill to make non-fiction thrilling, but Preston did a great job. I couldn’t put it down.

Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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

4.5

Wow, incredible imagination and what a plot!

Lovelier, Lonelier by Daryl Qilin Yam

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lurkers by Sandi Tan

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

When the Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of War in Rural Cambodia by Erin Lin

informative sad medium-paced

4.0

It was very interesting - I learnt a lot about a rather niche subject area.

Thorns in the Crown by Barry Turner

informative slow-paced

3.0

Lots of information but a bit dry

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

emotional funny sad fast-paced

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

4.25

Heartwrenching but so good

Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain by David Eagleman

informative medium-paced

4.25

Very interesting and well written!

The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

He outdid himself again!!! What a splendid book.