drkng31's reviews
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Quiet Days in Clichy by Henry Miller

slow-paced

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

2.0

 

I don't even know what to say about this.
There was no plot, so it took me years to want to finish it and women are only sexualized objects.
This is my first experience with Henry Miller, and I don't know if I want to go further.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

 I think it's a bit annoying that the same details are repeated in each story. Still, that kind of helps regarding the characters and their names since they are many and it's hard to remember who is who, especially when you are not used to Japanese names.
But overall all these stories are very heartwarming. Can't wait for the 5th book, this year. 

Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Well, the setup changed, and somehow this book was more exciting than the previous one. The ending, tho...

Prizonieră în pânza de păianjen by David Lagercrantz, Stieg Larsson

5.0

Mara by Ioan Slavici

5.0

Apocalipsa Vol. 2 by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

It became a little bit boring, but the last few pages made me start the 3rd book.

Beach Read by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

Good story, very relatable for me. Loved it.

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

It was a light read, but pretty wholesome.

Șah-mat, cu dragoste by Ali Hazelwood

funny inspiring relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

It's the 4th book in a row from this author, and I can say that she definitely has a type when it comes to men, and she also knows how to create the most annoying characters I've ever seen.
These books are predictable, but they are a fun way to kill some time