londonfog86's reviews
705 reviews
Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.75
When Harry Met Harry, by Sydney Smyth
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I Give You My Body . . .: How I Write Sex Scenes, by Diana Gabaldon
funny
informative
medium-paced
5.0
To Paradise, by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
the way the stories tie together is the reason for the “it’s complicated” in so many categories
The Secret History, by Donna Tartt
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
the writing style is classic hackneyed self importance. gag me.