whenwomenwerebirds87's reviews
28 reviews

Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.75

Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

The Sleeping Nymph by Ilaria Tuti

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

The Masque of Africa: Glimpses of African Belief by V.S. Naipaul

challenging tense

2.0

I was surprised by the tone of V.S. Naipaul as he spoke about Africa and various cultures. Very judgmental and condescending. He seems to hate Africa and think he’s better than everyone. Thumbs down.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, Animal cruelty, Classism, Colonisation, and Slavery

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

5.0

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75