magnimius's reviews
42 reviews
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
christian girl autumn if it was a book and also had a podcast
How to Blow Up a Pipeline by Andreas Malm
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
accessible, tangible and powerful analysis. very interesting, in spite of being, at times, disagreeable / written with a lack of clarity.
Sex & Rage: Advice to Young Ladies Eager for a Good Time by Eve Babitz
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lots of fun. we need more fun.
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
brilliant writing. leila mottley is a powerhouse of a voice. can't wait to see what she puts out next.
Kaddish and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
truly so unique and such a brilliant collection. i'm lucky to have read the original published version before all the edits. really good insight into how the poems are so intricately and purposefully constructed. so inspiring
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-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? Yes
5.0
saur good