neelamds's reviews
173 reviews

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

4.5

Our Holiday by Louise Candlish

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I read this for my book club. Much longer than it needed to be, predictable, and although I'm a fan if an unlikeable character, not a single character had any redeeming qualities. I couldn't vouch for anyone and there were so many random social issues brought into it flippantly. Even bigger plot points had zero resolution which was so dissatisfying to read.

Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed. by Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey

funny informative fast-paced

3.5

The Hungover Games: A True Story by Sophie Heawood

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

3.0

After the Fire by Will Hill

dark emotional mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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? No

4.5

Excellent read, hurts even harder in a post George Floyd world where nothing has changed. Audiobook narration was really brilliant. 

Talking at Night by Claire Daverley

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

emotional mysterious 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? Yes

3.25

The Lies You Told by Harriet Tyce

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee

reflective slow-paced

2.5