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Todos quieren a Daisy Jones by Taylor Jenkins Reid
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Me encantó este libro, cuando empezaba a leer no quería parar.
Es el segundo que leo de esta autora, y por ahora mi favorito.
Los personajes son interesantes y la narración en forma de entrevista da mucho juego, hace que la historia no tenga un solo narrador aunque haya dos claros protagonistas. Me gustaron mucho los momentos en los que contaban algo y el siguiente en hablar lo recordaba de forma distinta, era gracioso y realista, y también ayudaba a definir la personalidad del que hablaba.
La historia de 10, todo muy intenso y emocionante.Aunque la duración del grupo fue corta, estaba todo tan bien hilado para llevarlo a su fin, que me encantó un final tan repentino pero a la vez natural.
En general todos los personajes están muy bien escritos. Me gustó mucho Daisy, pero Billy me gustó aún más, su parte de la historia me parecía más interesante, con más matices.
Es un libro que me ha encantado de principio a fin, y seguro que lo volveré a leer.
Es el segundo que leo de esta autora, y por ahora mi favorito.
Los personajes son interesantes y la narración en forma de entrevista da mucho juego, hace que la historia no tenga un solo narrador aunque haya dos claros protagonistas. Me gustaron mucho los momentos en los que contaban algo y el siguiente en hablar lo recordaba de forma distinta, era gracioso y realista, y también ayudaba a definir la personalidad del que hablaba.
La historia de 10, todo muy intenso y emocionante.
En general todos los personajes están muy bien escritos. Me gustó mucho Daisy, pero Billy me gustó aún más, su parte de la historia me parecía más interesante, con más matices.
Es un libro que me ha encantado de principio a fin, y seguro que lo volveré a leer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder, Infidelity, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
A depressing read. But I loved how raw and unfiltered it is, both happy moments and mourning coexisting and taking turns. It wasn’t easy to read, but it was so worth it, a beautiful memoir.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Las Maravillas by Elena Medel
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Terminé de leer el libro porque era corto, y ya.
Le faltaba alma, era todo demasiado gris y al final me dio la sensación de que la historia terminaba y ya, todo lo contado no había llevado a ninguna parte. No me intrigaron los personajes, lo único que sí ayudaba a mantener el interés era esperar al enlazado de tramas.
Una buena idea que podría ejecutarse mejor.
Le faltaba alma, era todo demasiado gris y al final me dio la sensación de que la historia terminaba y ya, todo lo contado no había llevado a ninguna parte. No me intrigaron los personajes, lo único que sí ayudaba a mantener el interés era esperar al enlazado de tramas.
Una buena idea que podría ejecutarse mejor.
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-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
4.25
This book was a fun, interesting, tough read. I loved the plot and the characters and their relationships. The going back and forth in time took me out of the story a few times, but the bits in the past definitely helped understand how their characters were built. It was also very interesting how they all had different views on maternity and parenthood and I loved the ending that leaves the very main plot point in the air.
Would love it if there was more to read on those three.
Would love it if there was more to read on those three.
Esperando al diluvio by Dolores Redondo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
No lo pude terminar y eso que llegué hasta la mitad, pero no me interesaban nada los personajes ni las tramas…
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
emotional
reflective
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
2.5
I was so impressed by the first book, that I couldn’t wait to read this one… and it was a let down.
I like the story that the author told, but about 40% of the book felt unnecessary, just fillers.
The other 60% was good though: Cassandra’s inclusion, the deaths, Ari’s new openness, the closing of a cycle with leaving high school, standing up to racists…
But there were too many parts that didn’t add anything to the story, likeAri’s encounter with his brother? It’s one of the most important points behind Ari’s personality, always in the back of his mind, and they had a two page conversation that wasn’t deep at all… and then he just moved on completely unbothered?
And the ending… it was unrealistic and added nothing. Yes, the painting of the raft was poetic but sadly, over explained. I would have liked it better if the reader could draw its own conclusions about it (which weren’t that hard to reach anyway) and alsoif we got a glimpse of Ari and Dante moving on, instead of them refusing to.
Also, the Rico story could’ve been developed more throughout the book, but it just felt like an anecdote. I get what the point was, but it didn’t have any impact at all.
The quality of the writing was nowhere near the first book…it just didn’t compare. The first book had a charm on the way teenagers were portrayed, and the way the ideas were laid out in a natural way. This time the teenagers -and their parents- felt fake, like they had to have these philosophical thoughts in every sentence they said, as well as wording their profound love in every dialogue… annoying.
I wish I had liked this book better, but I just didn’t enjoy almost half of it, and had to force myself to pick it up more than a few times.
Still, I’m glad I finished it. But unlike the first book, I won’t pick it up again.
I like the story that the author told, but about 40% of the book felt unnecessary, just fillers.
The other 60% was good though: Cassandra’s inclusion, the deaths, Ari’s new openness, the closing of a cycle with leaving high school, standing up to racists…
But there were too many parts that didn’t add anything to the story, like
And the ending… it was unrealistic and added nothing. Yes, the painting of the raft was poetic but sadly, over explained. I would have liked it better if the reader could draw its own conclusions about it (which weren’t that hard to reach anyway) and also
Also, the Rico story could’ve been developed more throughout the book, but it just felt like an anecdote. I get what the point was, but it didn’t have any impact at all.
The quality of the writing was nowhere near the first book…it just didn’t compare. The first book had a charm on the way teenagers were portrayed, and the way the ideas were laid out in a natural way. This time the teenagers -and their parents- felt fake, like they had to have these philosophical thoughts in every sentence they said, as well as wording their profound love in every dialogue… annoying.
I wish I had liked this book better, but I just didn’t enjoy almost half of it, and had to force myself to pick it up more than a few times.
Still, I’m glad I finished it. But unlike the first book, I won’t pick it up again.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
5.0
This was such a good story. Wholesome, sad, and precious. I loved reading it, and I loved the writing style. The characters were all so lovable, and there were so many good lines. I think it’ll be a comfort book to go back to. I will definitely check part two and any other writings from the author!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, Grief, and Car accident
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
Really loved reading this book.
The story is great, gut-wrenching at some points, and happy easy going at others. The interview style is the perfect format, and the pacing was so smooth; I didn’t feel like there was anything at all that was a filler in Evelyn’s story, every husband was given the necessary amount of pages, just great.
The whole set of characters was actually very well written, with distinct personalities and motives and all contributing to the story. Evelyn is a main character that’s so interesting and flawed, I loved how unapologetic she is about her life and choices, despite many of them being hurtful to herself or others. Another character I enjoyed reading about was Harry, truly likeable since the beginning and mirroring Evelyn’s life and choices in his own way. Celia was okay, and although her character wasn’t as interesting, her part of the story was definitely what I was most interested in. Monique was okay too, but to me it felt a little bit forced to give her a storyline and have her choices be influenced by Evelyn. The David subplot was unnecessary, and the James plotwist a bit forced, but this one tied with the story so I didn’t mind it.
The ending line of the book was the perfect sum up and closure, a memorable last line.
All in all it was a very enjoyable, easy book. I wouldn’t mind picking it up again.
The story is great, gut-wrenching at some points, and happy easy going at others. The interview style is the perfect format, and the pacing was so smooth; I didn’t feel like there was anything at all that was a filler in Evelyn’s story, every husband was given the necessary amount of pages, just great.
The whole set of characters was actually very well written, with distinct personalities and motives and all contributing to the story. Evelyn is a main character that’s so interesting and flawed, I loved how unapologetic she is about her life and choices, despite many of them being hurtful to herself or others. Another character I enjoyed reading about was Harry, truly likeable since the beginning and mirroring Evelyn’s life and choices in his own way. Celia was okay, and although her character wasn’t as interesting, her part of the story was definitely what I was most interested in. Monique was okay too, but to me it felt a little bit forced to give her a storyline and have her choices be influenced by Evelyn. The David subplot was unnecessary, and the James plotwist a bit forced, but this one tied with the story so I didn’t mind it.
The ending line of the book was the perfect sum up and closure, a memorable last line.
All in all it was a very enjoyable, easy book. I wouldn’t mind picking it up again.