sjb3590's reviews
5 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.

Many reasons - not particularly engaging, unlikeable characters, too focused on how the book publishing world works (lost on me as a pleb) but ultimately nothing really happens. 

The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski

challenging dark informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

Midnight at Malabar House by Vaseem Khan

adventurous challenging informative inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Death of a Lesser God by Vaseem Khan

adventurous informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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