turtlesaurus's reviews
65 reviews

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

Just not into it. 

The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

I tried to feel a connection, but I don't. It is just falling flat and I don't look forward to picking it up to read. 

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Moby Dick by Herman Melville

I plan to return to it at a later date. 

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

2.5

Had trouble really rooting for the characters. The angst was long and drawn out. Admittedly how they aged a year was well formatted. The image you had in the beginning does gracefully age by the end. I just wasn't convinced of Ari's growth by the end.

These Fevered Days: Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickinson by Martha Ackmann

informative inspiring relaxing medium-paced

4.5

A warm, comfortable read diving into aspects that influenced Emily Dickinson. Additionally, it further allowed Emily to be seen as human beyond being the great American poet. Wished it had a bit more insights on her family relationships and with Sue, but wonderful insights nonetheless. 

Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

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

4.75

Flamer by Mike Curato

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

Grass by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim

emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.5

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0