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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontรซ
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
In this book, we follow this strange kind, called Peculiar people who are capable of unique powers. Jacob Portman and his other peculiar friends, who were hiding in a time loop on the British island of Wales, were forced to flee their home when Wrights took over too hunt them down. Miss Peregrine, their injured teacher who got stuck in her Peregrine Falcon form, and now peculiar children has to go on a quest to save their caregiver and discover more about the evil wrights who are hunting them down.
This is a pure YA/children fantasy novel which I found it kinda refreshing to read. Usually my brain cannot handle genres like time traveling, time loop, and sci-fi (there's no sci-fi but I hope you get what I mean haha). This was written easier to understand, even for monkeys! ๐ I liked the characters, the creativity and imagination of Ransom Riggs (he's the author btw). My favorite character is Addison, a talking dog who smokes all the time. Although for me it was a leetle bit hard to keep up with all characters (there were many ok), I believe that's my personal issue not worth projecting it on this book. I highly recommend this book for those people who's young siblings is trying to reach for CoHo books. Use this for distraction. Obviously give them The first book in the serie first ๐
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.0
In this book, we follow this strange kind, called Peculiar people who are capable of unique powers. Jacob Portman and his other peculiar friends, who were hiding in a time loop on the British island of Wales, were forced to flee their home when Wrights took over too hunt them down. Miss Peregrine, their injured teacher who got stuck in her Peregrine Falcon form, and now peculiar children has to go on a quest to save their caregiver and discover more about the evil wrights who are hunting them down.
This is a pure YA/children fantasy novel which I found it kinda refreshing to read. Usually my brain cannot handle genres like time traveling, time loop, and sci-fi (there's no sci-fi but I hope you get what I mean haha). This was written easier to understand, even for monkeys! ๐ I liked the characters, the creativity and imagination of Ransom Riggs (he's the author btw). My favorite character is Addison, a talking dog who smokes all the time. Although for me it was a leetle bit hard to keep up with all characters (there were many ok), I believe that's my personal issue not worth projecting it on this book. I highly recommend this book for those people who's young siblings is trying to reach for CoHo books. Use this for distraction. Obviously give them The first book in the serie first ๐
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore
The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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
3.5
The Adventures & Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-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
4.5
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.
I started it off pretty excited, and it was the most expensive book I had brought for myself.
As soon as I reached around 100 pages, I knew this was not for me. Too much sex scenes, sexualizing women (sometimes men), mentions weird kinks which got absolutely no connection with the main plot. Halfway through the book the description got so repetitive and boring. MCs thoughts were overly emphasized. The plot kept stretching like rubber band, then suddenly snapped and hit my face. I realized I cannot do this to myself anymore.
Another thing is the characters. Extremely dry and unlovable. Sure, sad thoughts and imaginations are inevitable but ever heard of "normal" thinking? I personally could not see any character development, just two MCs being carried on with the flow. No self-will or self-esteem. I also could not find any "average" character until 800 pages at least. The nearest one would be Komatsu ig.
Although I must say, Murakami's imagination was impressive. Two moons and new world slowly taking over reality (idk what is the reality anymore tbh) inspirations from Famous authors like Goerge Orwell. But I think that was made too apparent. It seems like every character had read all classic books which was unbelievable for me. Personally I only know one person who'd read at least single one (except for pride and prejudice lol)
Reading 1q84 was like running on a round track. There was no prominent goal or conclusion. Or even Moral. I know for sure that if I had finished this book I'd ask myself "so what was the author's point?" Maybe there are readers who would enjoy based on the process only. But for me and I am sure for most of you guys, I need a lesson, maybe even a point learned, just like a hunter brings a catch back home.
Keep in mind that I overlooked cliches like "first love" of both MCs during primary school, who are still chasing that and it's been more than a decade. How can a girl grabbing your hand for 20s make you fall for her for 15 yrs (or more)?? Without even meeting once after that? She must have emitted some radiation or woteva into your brain when you guys made the eye contact. looks like I have ended up ranting about this as well ๐
So yeah, in conclusion I could not finish it. I don't normally DNF books but this was not it. It's my 2nd ever DNF. My standards aren't high, it's just that when bad (it's a general term ik) overrides goodness, I do not find it worth my time.
Thanks for reading guyz.
As soon as I reached around 100 pages, I knew this was not for me. Too much sex scenes, sexualizing women (sometimes men), mentions weird kinks which got absolutely no connection with the main plot. Halfway through the book the description got so repetitive and boring. MCs thoughts were overly emphasized. The plot kept stretching like rubber band, then suddenly snapped and hit my face. I realized I cannot do this to myself anymore.
Another thing is the characters. Extremely dry and unlovable. Sure, sad thoughts and imaginations are inevitable but ever heard of "normal" thinking? I personally could not see any character development, just two MCs being carried on with the flow. No self-will or self-esteem. I also could not find any "average" character until 800 pages at least. The nearest one would be Komatsu ig.
Although I must say, Murakami's imagination was impressive. Two moons and new world slowly taking over reality (idk what is the reality anymore tbh) inspirations from Famous authors like Goerge Orwell. But I think that was made too apparent. It seems like every character had read all classic books which was unbelievable for me. Personally I only know one person who'd read at least single one (except for pride and prejudice lol)
Reading 1q84 was like running on a round track. There was no prominent goal or conclusion. Or even Moral. I know for sure that if I had finished this book I'd ask myself "so what was the author's point?" Maybe there are readers who would enjoy based on the process only. But for me and I am sure for most of you guys, I need a lesson, maybe even a point learned, just like a hunter brings a catch back home.
Keep in mind that I overlooked cliches like "first love" of both MCs during primary school, who are still chasing that and it's been more than a decade. How can a girl grabbing your hand for 20s make you fall for her for 15 yrs (or more)?? Without even meeting once after that? She must have emitted some radiation or woteva into your brain when you guys made the eye contact. looks like I have ended up ranting about this as well ๐
So yeah, in conclusion I could not finish it. I don't normally DNF books but this was not it. It's my 2nd ever DNF. My standards aren't high, it's just that when bad (it's a general term ik) overrides goodness, I do not find it worth my time.
Thanks for reading guyz.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, and Domestic abuse
Too much sex and details.
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
5.0