keroquero's reviews
20 reviews

Lie With Me by Philippe Besson

adventurous emotional reflective sad fast-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? Yes

4.5

In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

informative mysterious reflective fast-paced

4.0

Fascism and Democracy by George Orwell

informative fast-paced

4.25

Music for Chameleons by Truman Capote

adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Candide by Voltaire
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

A weak critique that no longer applies to modern conditions.

Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

A rare story of finding the commonly sought sense of belonging, with very unexpected events unfolding. Capote's writing style is extraordinary.

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.25

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

4.0

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

4.0

The Giver by Lois Lowry

3.0