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fionaburford's reviews
10 reviews
Arthur & George by Julian Barnes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Took a long time to get to the main point of the story.
Maurice by E.M. Forster
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Very quick read, I enjoyed reading about the day to day life on a satellite.
Shrinking Violets: A Field Guide to Shyness by Joe Moran
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Otherlands: Journeys in Earth's Extinct Ecosystems by Thomas Halliday
challenging
emotional
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Really enjoyed this.
Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Minor: Child death, Death, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Abortion
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I found this book a bit grating and trite. It had a plot that I thought I would enjoy but I didn't.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, and Violence