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Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
5.0
Have not had my heart broken by a book this much in a long, long time. Superb.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
3.5
This was too mopey for me and Harriet and Wyn were not a likable couple. Liked the Maine setting.
Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby
4.0
Funny as always, but some of these felt like they ran a few pages too long. My favorites were Dave Matthews, Two Old Nuns, what if I died like Elvis?, and how to look cool in front of teens.
The Midcoast by Adam White
3.5
Loved reading this while visiting Maine’s Midcoast. Interesting story but felt slightly flat for whatever reason, and something about the writing style kept me from connecting more with it. Perhaps that was the point.
Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Such a compelling read with really developed characters. Truly not a lot “happens” but I was so interested in Martha and her experience.
Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond
4.5
Insightful, hopeful, well researched and well presented. Would have loved more personal stories.
Shutter by Ramona Emerson
dark
fast-paced
4.0
Pacing was off; liked the main character, Navajo representation, and the photography element. Reminded me of Ninth House with the main characters both able to see ghosts and solving a mystery.
Falling by T.J. Newman
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
3.5
A quick read; plot mechanics were well done but I wasn’t sold on the “bad” guys’ motives.
When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm by Walt Bogdanich, Michael Forsythe
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
It was returned to the library automatically, didn’t get a chance to finish.