brontef11's reviews
48 reviews
The Kind Worth Killing, by Peter Swanson
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Infidelity, and Gore
Moderate: Pedophilia, Death, and Stalking
Minor: Child abuse, Animal death, Car accident, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
Such a Perfect Wife, by Kate White
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction, by Damien Keown
informative
medium-paced
Very concise and informative! I listened on audiobook and felt like I was learning without feeling overwhelmed
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, by Jen Sincero
2.0
VERY MUCH a primer on privilege. I absolutely loathed the sections on money/finance. It also had a very similar anecdote to The Secret - just thinking of the perfect parking spot and it will magically appear! - that my family and I have made fun of for YEARS. Her comments about mental health and people with depression "seeking attention" were gross to me as well.
However, I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because I always need some generic "love yourself/believe yourself/having positive thinking and concrete goals in mind" reinforcement and I do think there's some truth to those principles.
However, I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because I always need some generic "love yourself/believe yourself/having positive thinking and concrete goals in mind" reinforcement and I do think there's some truth to those principles.