llewelynsghost's reviews
29 reviews
A Touch of Jen, by Beth Morgan
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book follows a couple, Remy and Alicia, who are obsessed with Remy’s old colleague, Jen. In the beginning, it’s a nice commentary on parasocial relationships but it quickly becomes very oddly laid out. I personally found the dialogue very weird and I had trouble really seeing the connection between all the parts in the book, which may just be my fault but the transitions don’t really make sense either. We’ll be in the apartment, then suddenly we’re at one of the characters place of employment and then right back to the apartment. It is a pretty quick read, and good if you’re looking for something interesting and quick but it could definitely have been improved in some areas. I noticed a few spelling errors within the book as well, but overall, I enjoyed it.
The Myth of Sisyphus, by Albert Camus
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
what a beautiful piece of art. camus tackles suicide as a philosophical issue so beautifully.
Animal Farm, by George Orwell
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
george orwell does an incredible job critiquing power-hungry, greedy, and money driven societies. the ending was very predictable; but that is to be expected with this type of book. i think this is a wonderful story that takes real events and makes them easier for people to grasp and swallow. 5 stars.
The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde
dark
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this was such a beautiful book. oscar wilde’s use of imagery is insane. greed and the urge to stay young and beautiful forever really has an impact on the character, dorian gray. it is such a beautiful, unique and telling tale. i felt like i was there, witnessing the events as they unfolded in real time. and oh! the ending, how splendid! this is probably one of my favourite books of all time. i do not know what wilde put in this book, but i am in love.
Breasts and Eggs, by Mieko Kawakami
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
5.0
genuinely sobbed so hard during this book. this is such a beautiful story about womanhood, the pain of it, and the beauty of it. i was so absorbed in the story it truly broke me into a million little pieces and put me back together again.
Diary of an Oxygen Thief, by Anonymous
dark
slow-paced
2.25
does this book tell a good story about how victims can continue the cycle of abuse, and how they can also break that story? sort of. was it a good book though? no. it’s just plain misogyny and the writing style was so mind numbing. i literally had to force myself to finish it.
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, by Eric LaRocca
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0