shea_reads's reviews
122 reviews

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

dark emotional funny informative sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Idiot by Elif Batuman

funny informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

Motherhood by Sheila Heti

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

slow-paced

2.5

Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

I just don't think I am into Brene Brown? I bought this book new and felt obligated to read it - but it has sat on my shelf for a very long time, partially read, and not enjoyed in the least bit. I'm going to put it in a little free library and hope that it gives insight to someone who needs it. 

Temporary by Hilary Leichter

dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Virus Tropical by Power Paola

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0