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56 reviews
Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Absolutely loved this book. It showcases how observing Alan Rickman was of his surroundings, rarely a glance of egocentrism.
Through him, you learn so much of the qualities and faults of the people he was surrounded by. His vivid style of writing causing every sentence to pop off the page and fester in your mind.
His mentions of his partner Rima, however brief they might be, portray a relationship filled with deep love and admiration - something so seemingly rare it might make you envious.
The switch to Rimas perspective at the end of the diaries, which has her describing her last weeks with Alan, is so tender and bittersweet it made me cry.
10/10 would recommend
Through him, you learn so much of the qualities and faults of the people he was surrounded by. His vivid style of writing causing every sentence to pop off the page and fester in your mind.
His mentions of his partner Rima, however brief they might be, portray a relationship filled with deep love and admiration - something so seemingly rare it might make you envious.
The switch to Rimas perspective at the end of the diaries, which has her describing her last weeks with Alan, is so tender and bittersweet it made me cry.
10/10 would recommend
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It Chooses You by Miranda July
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Comedy actress and national treasure Diane Morgan recommended this book to me and I absolutely loved it.
Sombrero Fallout by Richard Brautigan
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Hope Not Fear by Hassan Akkad
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
The First Bad Man by Miranda July
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Cunk on Everything: The Encyclopedia Philomena by Jason Hazeley, Philomena Cunk, Joel Morris
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Absolutely loved it