elena2000rr's reviews
26 reviews
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Viuda de hierro by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Balada de pájaros cantores y serpientes by Suzanne Collins
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Despite knowing the original story, the way it is written is truly a treasure. I don't know how to describe how this book makes you feel but it's just beautiful. A reading for the vibes more than for the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Homophobia, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, War, Sexism, Self harm, Misogyny, Outing, Medical content, and Murder