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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Sometimes it's insightful to look into the eyes of someone else's world view, but it's not mine. A little simplistic kinda like a child's fairytale. Follow your dreams, believe in yourself, be kind and honest. Whatever....now I'm in the mood to read something that is actually really good.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
1.25
Since I finished the book I felt compelled to give it a star, but I am definitely an outlier on this one and didn't like it and I don't even know where to start on the criticism so I'll just say that I read a few of the already 1-star reviews and agree with pretty much everything those reviewers said.
So why did I keep reading it and ultimately give it 2-star? I think the lure that it must get better since it's been such a popular book. But also, I did like the setting and felt somewhat transported (.25), although the author's detail of the region could've been much better and without all the prose. I didn't feel like it was her territory...like she's from the area which I would expect.
Lastly, I would classify this mostly as a young adult romance novel (it's all over the place though), so if you're into that sort of novel you might like it.
So why did I keep reading it and ultimately give it 2-star? I think the lure that it must get better since it's been such a popular book. But also, I did like the setting and felt somewhat transported (.25), although the author's detail of the region could've been much better and without all the prose. I didn't feel like it was her territory...like she's from the area which I would expect.
Lastly, I would classify this mostly as a young adult romance novel (it's all over the place though), so if you're into that sort of novel you might like it.
Gone Fishin by Walter Mosley
5.0
I loved the Easy Rawlings series so much but this prequel was by far the best. The setting is intriguing and it's loaded with vivid, seedy scenes in the bayou.