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The Seep by Chana Porter
2.25
I... don't know how to feel about this. This was like a mix of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and NK Jemisin in terms of concepts, but with none of the genius of either of those references.
It felt a bit preachy, which I'm sure it hits different if that's what you need to hear, but it kind of felt lazy. Like the author had this great idea and wrote it all down as a draft to edit, except she never went through the draft again because she never actually fleshed anything or anyone out.
Didn't hate it, but I don't know.. Quite disappointed.
It felt a bit preachy, which I'm sure it hits different if that's what you need to hear, but it kind of felt lazy. Like the author had this great idea and wrote it all down as a draft to edit, except she never went through the draft again because she never actually fleshed anything or anyone out.
Didn't hate it, but I don't know.. Quite disappointed.
The Story of my Life: Helen Keller by John Albert Macy
3.25
I feel bad saying this but even though this memoir wasn't bad, her life was awfully easy, all things considered. And it ended up kinda just feeling like reading a story with 0 stakes.
Idol, Burning by 宇佐見りん, Rin Usami
2.75
This book made me feel like I was missing something, except it was definitely the book that was lacking. Feel like this could've gone so much deeper, and had such interesting discussions but it just kind of felt empty.
Also, horrible audiobook, wouldn't recommend.
Also, horrible audiobook, wouldn't recommend.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
hopeful
inspiring
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Why did no one tell me this was so cute and feel good? It's making me start my day in a wonderful mood.
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Firstly, the writing was genuinely gorgeous. I especially loved the first chapter in terms of writing.
My feelings otherwise:
First 50%: Jeez this guy is an ick, made me want to stop a couple times
Second 50%: She's irritating, and now I just feel sorry for him.
My feelings otherwise:
First 50%: Jeez this guy is an ick, made me want to stop a couple times
Second 50%: She's irritating, and now I just feel sorry for him.
The Novices of Lerna by Ángel Bonomini
reflective
4.0
I need this physically right now to reread it and highlight and study this.
Concerning My Daughter by Kim Hye-Jin
challenging
reflective
4.25
Picked this up on a whim and wow I'm so happy I did. This was soooo good!
Running to go check out more of her stuff.
Running to go check out more of her stuff.
Graveyard Shift by M.L. Rio
2.5
Um... okay? I get why people say this felt like the skeleton of what could've been a great book.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
I'm sorry, I just can't do it. I just don't want to. My interest is at a negative 100%. I don't like the writing; it's racist, and uninteresting. Mind you, I usually never have an issue with privileged complaining characters, but this one is just annoying and I don't feel sorry for her in any way. She is the one making herself a victim.