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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
There are many great gems in this beautiful little book. I appreciate the organization into sections that correspond to areas of life (Relationships, Spirituality, Love, Family, etc), making this an easy companion to reach for when one seeks wisdom in a specific realm of life. This was inspiring, insightful, and easy to read.
Buddhism: What Everyone Needs to Know® by Dale S. Wright
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Text for my Contemplative Practice Traditions course. I both appreciated and found tedious the q&a format.
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I liked this book about as much as I liked the first two, which I would summarize as a bit more than moderate appreciation. This installment spent time with characters I didn’t like as much as some of the others, so it dragged at times. However the last 100 or so pages were the best of the entire 1200-page trilogy, so that was a nice surprise. The series is definitely an accomplishment for Kevin Kwan and it was humorous, easy reading. But I wouldn’t read it again and I would only recommend it as light reading or for occasions when one has time to pass and doesn’t want to think too much.
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Book 2 was more interesting but also more gimmicky than book 1. That said, I do like a few of the characters (mostly Astrid) and have time on my hands, so I will finish the series.