sophiemanhol's reviews
81 reviews

The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.75

Sometimes People Die by Simon Stephenson

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

Uncle Paul by Celia Fremlin

medium-paced

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

2.75

The Understudy by David Nicholls

slow-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? No

2.75

I didn't see the point. No real story. Easy to read, but boring.

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.

Wasn't engaging enough to renew at the library

Sunshine Warm Sober: Unexpected Sober Joy That Lasts by Catherine Gray

funny informative inspiring medium-paced

3.75

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark slow-paced

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

3.5

I read this as it kept coming up in lists of the best mystery books etc. I had high hopes because of the reviews, and whilst it wasn't awful, I didn't find it good either. Certainly wouldn't put in my pile to read again.

The Long Shadow by Celia Fremlin

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

Around 1/3 in, I was getting bored, but then it did pick up, and the final chapters saved it. I hadn't completely worked it out at the end, actually probably only a few bits. I would read another of her books.

The Binding by Bridget Collins

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.25