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Castro: A Graphic Novel by Reinhard Kleist

4.0

Tokyo Rose: zero hour by Andre R. Frattino

fast-paced

5.0

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

challenging emotional

3.75

LA Woman by Eve Babitz

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really love Eve Babitz’s prose. It’s a bit more stream of consciousness than I usually prefer, but I still enjoyed the characters and their reflections. It was also very funny. 

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

3.0

Extraordinary story on an important topic. However I feel like it could have been edited more carefully. Shari uses a lot of superfluously flowery language and metaphors that feel unnatural at times. The narrative also could’ve exploded the found family dynamics and issues with her father more in different places. The timelines jump a lot. 

Also shocked that she’s still a member of the LDS

The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski

3.75

The Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Pierre Abélard, Héloïse d'Argenteuil

5.0

Making Love in the Twelfth Century: "letters of Two Lovers" in Context by

5.0

Obsessed
Newman’s commentary and translations are exceptional
The poetry in the letters of two lovers is genius & gorgeous.  Without comparison. Read! Read! Read!

Doctor Who: The Ruby's Curse by Alex Kingston

2.0

I really struggled to get through this. But I'll read/watch/listen to anything involving River Song and enjoy it. I might try it again with the audiobook. 

The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic: Introduction, Critical Edition and Cuneiform Texts by Anonymous, Andrew R. George

5.0