Take a photo of a barcode or cover
thealbapoems's reviews
119 reviews
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel
informative
medium-paced
2.5
Helpful, clear explanations. Maybe abuses the use of examples, but to each their own.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Funny, quick read. Nice as a break from heavier stuff.
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Adichie’s style is so wonderful that you will enjoy even the horrible in this story. Moving and thought provoking, this is a story of a family, religion, politics and love. I think I would have to re-read it to fully understand the structure chosen, but I wouldn’t mind doing so at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Such a good read. Very interesting to reflect on the ongoing relevance of the situations Woolf describes. It reads incredibly modern and it is moving to imagine Woolf herself talking to the reader. I was very pleasantly surprised by these essays. Would recommend to any aspiring writer.
Animal by Lisa Taddeo
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed Joan’s character. She is a very interesting woman and unapologetic in her wrong doings, brutally honest, yet aware of their immorality. This book is a poignant exploration of girlhood, anger, and grief. The title of the book haunts the text, and invites the reader to reflect.
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
5.0
This is an absolute gem of a book. It is heart-wrenching, but I loved every piece of it. This was my first Adichie, and she deserves all the glowing recommendations she has. I will re-read in a couple of years. Cannot recommend enough for people who like historical literary fiction. It has love, familial relationships, class struggle, and it is exquisitely written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence
Moderate: Racism, War