chloekwiecien's reviews
153 reviews

I am Not Myself These Days by Josh Kilmer-Purcell

4.25

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

emotional funny reflective

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

5.0

Crying at the Atlanta airport reading this book. A new favorite of this year. 

The Idiot by Elif Batuman

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

3.5

I would have liked this book a lot more if it were half the size. I didn't necessarily dislike it, but the slow pacing and minimal plot made it difficult to move through.

Elevation by Stephen King

4.0

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

3.75

Can't believe that it took me over a decade to read this series

Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion by Gabrielle Stanley Blair

informative

4.75

This book presented arguments in a thoughtful, accessible way. Will have to reread next year so I remember these arguments! Highly reccommend for anyone and everyone (especially in the USA).

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

This is the third book I've read written by Ng and it has solidified that she is one of my favorite authors. This is a story with incredible writing and significant meaning in its message.

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

An enjoyable, quick read! I loved the characters and the world.

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

4.75

Really interesting read which gave an unbiased portrayal of Musk. When I reached the halfway point of this book, I placed a hold for Isaacson's Steve Jobs biography because I enjoyed his writing style so much. 

My one complaint would be that it was a bit too long, with many of the later chapters covering just a few weeks (or sometimes days) worth of events. 

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

lighthearted

4.0

Sometimes I just need to read a Sarah Adams romance novel to feel good and to really enjoy reading