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The Worst Thing About My Sister by Jacqueline Wilson
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Starring Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
The Longest Whale Song by Jacqueline Wilson
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I was absolutely speechless reading this story. An 11-year-old child had to take care of her younger siblings for a whole week while their mother went on a trip with her boyfriend? Whatever the reason, the mother was completely selfish and irresponsible. I was truly in awe of Lilly, so young, yet doing her best to take care of her little brother and sisters. Even though things got messy, I know I wouldn’t have been able to do any better. She was incredible. I felt so many emotions: sadness, heartbreak, frustration. I just wanted to cry and scream, Lily, just let it all out! Your mother is unbelievably cruel! But in the end, Lily was just overjoyed to see her mother return, and honestly… my heart couldn’t take it.
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
dark
emotional
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I found it challenging to give the book a perfect rating due to my mixed feelings. It's truly the most amazing book I've read this month, although certain parts were slightly bothersome. (This aspect makes it difficult for me to fully embrace Murakami's works, a sentiment I believe many share.) The interconnectedness of the plot and my subsequent research into its meaning were incredibly captivating. Murakami's storytelling is undoubtedly mesmerizing.
The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
If you are new to Murakami, this book is the right choice to understand the many layers of his works.
After Dark by Haruki Murakami
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
5.0
This book gently draws you into the quiet, early hours of the city, creating a tranquil yet unsettling atmosphere. Beneath its calm surface, it delves into profound themes sisterhood, family expectations, and fractured relationships woven with subtlety but deep resonance. I anticipated a comforting read, yet I found myself increasingly uneasy, gripped by a lingering sense of paranoia. The writing is captivating, pulling you in and leaving you with more questions than answers. Even after finishing, I can’t stop wondering about the fate of its characters.