marthawillis's reviews
42 reviews

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

emotional 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

3.5

Started beautifully, became mildly slow and easy, ended with irritatingly blatant and superficial ‘morals,’ that would have rendered the book more impactful had they been implicit. But the beginning was so, so well crafted that I regret to lose a star - the consistent references to Thoreau also made my heart happy. 

Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers

emotional relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

Started out slowly, peacefully; an easy read. When it slightly picked up pace it became more exciting, although perhaps cliché, but I still cried. I doubt this is a universal experience of this book though, I have become ridiculously enamoured by anything remotely soppy or heartwarming. Still sweet, regardless. 

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

5.0

banging book

The Fall by Albert Camus

5.0

head scrambled and satisfied styll, bomboclarted

Advent Street by Carol Ann Duffy, Carol Ann Duffy DBE

4.0

silly duffy

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind

5.0

BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER INDULGED IN IT WAS BEAUTIFUL BEYOND WORDS

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

5.0

manipulating queen, i am

The Unwilling by Kelly Braffet

4.0

boyfriend bought me this thus its a love xxx (did actually enjoy though, liked the slow pace contrasting with the thick plot, very interesting to read)

The Immoralist by André Gide

3.0

read on a coach back from london, i got travel sick

Animal Farm by George Orwell

1.0

1984 is entirely superior, still got a 9 in gcse english lit because of it though. Love you Orwell but crap <3