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469 reviews
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? No
4.25
Finally, I nabbed a copy of this classic, and boy, or girl, did I enjoy it. Now, I'll admit that it slogged a bit in the beginning, but once she grew into an adolescent and so on, the book's pace quickened and the fun (or inhumanity) began.
It is worth reading as an exploration of attitudes from the past, and admittedly, still in the present, regarding sex, sexuality, gender, homophobia, race, and so forth. Biting and bittersweet in humor, this book deserves more discussion to see how far we've come and how far we've yet to go.
4.25/5
It is worth reading as an exploration of attitudes from the past, and admittedly, still in the present, regarding sex, sexuality, gender, homophobia, race, and so forth. Biting and bittersweet in humor, this book deserves more discussion to see how far we've come and how far we've yet to go.
4.25/5
When We Were Friends: A Short Story by Jane Green
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3/5
It's a good read, but no matter what, I can't buy a woman in her forties befriending a twenty-something so fast, despite her reasoning.
Spoiler...
Elle's a bit psycho.
It's a good read, but no matter what, I can't buy a woman in her forties befriending a twenty-something so fast, despite her reasoning.
Spoiler...
Elle's a bit psycho.
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Meh.
I Am Extraordinary by Stephen Curry
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Evelyn del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Scooper and Dumper The Pumpkin Parade by Lindsay Ward
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Redwood Court by DéLana R.A. Dameron
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
4.0
Finding your voice and capturing those memories and moments that will shape your future lies in the heart of this coming-of-age story. It's relatable in a time when so much was promised and so few promises were met.
Highly recommended.
One of the criticisms from some Goodreads readers is the story's use of many characters. I wholeheartedly disagree with the assertion. The story has a few characters but not so many that one would become lost. In the center of it all is Mika Tabor and her journey through observation and exploration.
4/5
Highly recommended.
One of the criticisms from some Goodreads readers is the story's use of many characters. I wholeheartedly disagree with the assertion. The story has a few characters but not so many that one would become lost. In the center of it all is Mika Tabor and her journey through observation and exploration.
4/5
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
American Royalty by Tracey Livesay
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.0