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4 reviews
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Tough book to handle. Once the author reveals the reason the children are at Hailsham it’s almost like moving through mud for the rest of the book.
Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was my first audiobook. I own a physical copy of this book but it’s been on my shelf for about two years. Its slow
and the world building is kinda anticlimactic there was a twist of drama but really just an “okay historical fiction”
and the world building is kinda anticlimactic there was a twist of drama but really just an “okay historical fiction”
Long Division by Kiese Laymon
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
All things considered…
If you haven’t read this book you are missing out on a masterpiece.
This book gets ALL of the stars. It’s a speculative fiction that is just beyond dope. From the format of the book (for part 2 of the book you literally have to flip the book over - so effing cool), to morally gray characters, to the dialogue between the characters, and the magical way Kiese ties everything together… *insert chef’s kiss*
City, Shalaya, Baize, LaVander and their stories will live in my head rent free for a very long time. I won’t be surprised if I read this book again this year…so nice gotta read it twice. 😉.
5/5 ⭐️
If you haven’t read this book you are missing out on a masterpiece.
This book gets ALL of the stars. It’s a speculative fiction that is just beyond dope. From the format of the book (for part 2 of the book you literally have to flip the book over - so effing cool), to morally gray characters, to the dialogue between the characters, and the magical way Kiese ties everything together… *insert chef’s kiss*
City, Shalaya, Baize, LaVander and their stories will live in my head rent free for a very long time. I won’t be surprised if I read this book again this year…so nice gotta read it twice. 😉.
5/5 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Death of parent
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