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Return to Eden by Paco Roca
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
A beautiful portrait of the emotional weight of a single photograph. This is an emotional tale of the memories and emotions that can be conjured up from a family photo. Antonia grew up poor in a post-war Spain and this photo is all that is left of her family. In this book, we explore her life as it intersects with the people in the photograph.
It is told in an experimental way - it breaks the fourth wall a bit and plays with the imagination of our protagonist. It was somewhat confusing, but not in a way that distracted from the impact. And it was very impactful. I cried at the end and throughout. I love stores that explore themes around memory and family.
Highly recommend.
[The edition I read was an advance preview copy, provided by NetGalley.]
It is told in an experimental way - it breaks the fourth wall a bit and plays with the imagination of our protagonist. It was somewhat confusing, but not in a way that distracted from the impact. And it was very impactful. I cried at the end and throughout. I love stores that explore themes around memory and family.
Highly recommend.
[The edition I read was an advance preview copy, provided by NetGalley.]
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Solitaire by Alice Oseman
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Hoarded by the Dragon by Lillian Lark
Did not finish book. Stopped at 57%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 57%.
I was enjoying it, but I just lost momentum and have no idea when I am going to finish. I will at some point.