sweetwitches's reviews
16 reviews

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

4.0

an example of a story where i don’t particularly like the characters but i still find the story interesting and compelling. to be honest i didn’t get it (why people like it so much) at first but towards the second half i was a lot more interested and i understand why this series can be so beloved. i haven’t read the rest of the series but based on where this one left off i’m excited to continue. 

Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

2.0

the concept was interesting but the execution was lacking for me. i listened to the audiobook so i don’t know if it would have been different with the visuals. i didn’t like any of the characters which is fine but i also didn’t find them interesting or compelling in any way so :/. this is the second grady hendrix book i’ve tried and it may be the last!! it’s just not for me but i think they come up with interesting concepts. 

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Did not finish book.

i wanna finish at some point but for some reason when i was listening to it then i got too anxious LOL

Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

fast-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

2.0

i wish she would have slapped sasha and the ceo just once. idk i didn’t really care about cassie and any other character in the story. i felt sorry for certain situations she was in but that was it. i don’t think any character or storyline was explored the way i personally wanted it to. 

it does a good job of highlighting the impending doom most people feel though. it got a little too real at some points in the story and it made me think of my own worries LOL and that wasn’t the mood i wanted to go for. but then again i guess that was the point! 

overall it was an easy read/listen!

Lemon by Kwon Yeo-sun, Janet Hong
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

wasnt the mood i was going for

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.0

this book made me realize i don’t really like when books are set within the last 5 years, for fiction at least. her husband was getting canceled on twitter and the mentions of mask wearing was kinda cringe to me for some reason but again thats just personal preference. the build up was interesting as far as the case went but i really didnt care about bodie’s personal life and relationships, but with that being said i felt like the build up led to nothing. if it was trying to comment on the justice system i think it did that to some extent at least

The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl

funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

really enjoyed this and felt so inspired by his outlook on life. especially loved the way he talked about his daughters ❤️🥺

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

0.0

girl…

Shoko's Smile by Choi Eunyoung

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

always in awe of writers who are able to write such compelling stories about everyday life and relationships. i think this book is a perfect example of the many ways in which women experience and give love. if i can't convince people to read the whole thing i'd at least tell them to read "xin chao, xin chao". a song from afar and the secret were also my favorites from the collection. 

A Separation by Katie Kitamura

mysterious reflective

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

i really wanted to like this story but i didn't feel like it went anywhere? the entire thing just felt like the protagonist's inner monologue, which was interesting at times and i do like her writing style but i felt like it dragged on for too long. she talked so much about kostas, maria, and stefano as if they were going to be significant towards the end but there was no tie in at all. i'm not mad i read it tho i just wish the ending was more satisfying :(