theliterarylotte's reviews
88 reviews

Reize door het Aapenland by J.A. Schasz

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Interesting. Very interesting. Why did I have to read this?

Mediapriester: avonturen in de wereld van film, games en nieuwe media by Suhail Tafur

informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

The Egg by Andy Weir

inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Oh my gosh I absolutely adored this! I read it because I thought it was a mistake that it was only 3 pages long, but this book is just fantastic. Existentialism in three pages. Well done.

Vervloekt by Mel Wallis de Vries

1.0

Very predictable. Did not like.

Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson

funny hopeful relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The loveliest, most whimsical children’s book. I am so glad that this was my first read of 2024. 
Jansson’s cute, but truly philosophical characters are fantastic. This is truly one of those children’s books that is not really a children’s book: it’s the perfect book for everyone- no matter your age.
I already look forward to rereading this on a sunny spring day in the garden. 
I wish I could travel to this wonderful, weird little Moomin world. Absolutely lovely! 
(And bonus points for the incredible original illustrations…:))

Het gouden ei by Tim Krabbé

3.0

De kinderen van Bolderburen by Astrid Lindgren

5.0

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

5.0

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

4.0

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

1.0