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30 reviews
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I started this without knowing it was published in 1600s, no wonder it was so hard to read 😅
It was very slowpaced, and confusing read. Main reason is most of the time I couldn't grasp fully of happenings. Don Quixote's life decisions confused the hell out of me, until I realized that was the point of the book.
This book was so long. Even though of I thought of dnf-ing it many times, I ended up not doing it. For some reason despite being very slowly paced, it did get me hooked. I also loved the unintentional humor or Sancho Pancha and his master.
Overall, I recommend it. The ending actually got me. But definitely not for those who aren't good with chunky reads. This requires at least 🤏 amount of patience
It was very slowpaced, and confusing read. Main reason is most of the time I couldn't grasp fully of happenings. Don Quixote's life decisions confused the hell out of me, until I realized that was the point of the book.
This book was so long. Even though of I thought of dnf-ing it many times, I ended up not doing it. For some reason despite being very slowly paced, it did get me hooked. I also loved the unintentional humor or Sancho Pancha and his master.
Overall, I recommend it. The ending actually got me. But definitely not for those who aren't good with chunky reads. This requires at least 🤏 amount of patience
Emma by Jane Austen
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Those in Peril by Wilbur Smith
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
–1/5 ⭐
33 pages and immediate DNF. Totally unnecessary s*x scenes, and brutality. He doesn't know how to write women AT ALL. He should have taken some lessons from a normal women. As a girl, I felt insulted.
Another thing is, the portrayal of Islam, specifically Muslims. The author either has some personal dislike against Middle east/Egypt, or Islam in general. At first I overlooked it, thinking I should be more "open-minded" and of course, bad people exist right? Until when the man r*ped and abused a girl for no reason and proceeds to pray Salah like what? I could see no point here. He could've just ghosted her if he found her so "impure"? 💀 So much unnecessary work.
I read few other reviews which made me realize I am not the weird one who thinks like that. I also heard it's his worst book.
I bought two of his books from my precious money and I am so mad lol. If anyone thinks I am getting too worked up, remember that I am also a broke student who hates wasting money.
Thanks for reading my review!
33 pages and immediate DNF. Totally unnecessary s*x scenes, and brutality. He doesn't know how to write women AT ALL. He should have taken some lessons from a normal women. As a girl, I felt insulted.
Another thing is, the portrayal of Islam, specifically Muslims. The author either has some personal dislike against Middle east/Egypt, or Islam in general. At first I overlooked it, thinking I should be more "open-minded" and of course, bad people exist right? Until when the man r*ped and abused a girl for no reason and proceeds to pray Salah like what? I could see no point here. He could've just ghosted her if he found her so "impure"? 💀 So much unnecessary work.
I read few other reviews which made me realize I am not the weird one who thinks like that. I also heard it's his worst book.
I bought two of his books from my precious money and I am so mad lol. If anyone thinks I am getting too worked up, remember that I am also a broke student who hates wasting money.
Thanks for reading my review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Torture and Violence
Only 33 pages and explicit s*x scenes. Imagine what other 430+ pages will offer. These scenes made me puke.
The Last Hours by Minette Walters
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Mysterious E-mail by Anirban Basu
adventurous
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
The Devils Deceptions by Imam Ibn Al-Jawzi
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Didn't know I would enjoy this so much!
It started of slow and honestly a bit boring because it lacked action. Eragon was still under training, along with gradual unfolding of secrets and background stories of individual characters. The last 200 pages made it worth it. Can't wait to read Brisingr 🤩
P.s. I love Saphira
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Didn't know I would enjoy this so much!
It started of slow and honestly a bit boring because it lacked action. Eragon was still under training, along with gradual unfolding of secrets and background stories of individual characters. The last 200 pages made it worth it. Can't wait to read Brisingr 🤩
P.s. I love Saphira
The Karamazov Brothers by Fyodor Dostoevsky
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5