paigej101's reviews
85 reviews

The Yellow Wall-Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

mysterious tense fast-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

2.0

A quick audiobook from the journal entries of a woman going insane. The use of old language like "dreadfully autistic" to describe decor is fun linguistically.

Camera And Lens: The Creative Approach by Ansel Adams

informative slow-paced

2.0

A bit outdated but still some good concepts 

Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

adventurous mysterious 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? No

4.0

The Appalachian version of Where the Crawdads Sing

The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life by Robin S. Sharma

reflective slow-paced

2.25

I wanted to enjoy this book more, and I can appreciate the concepts of trying your best with everything you do, however encouraging people to go above their pay grade for nothing is unlikely to result in more wealth. 

No Matter What by Debi Gliori

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A

4.0

A great gift for my nieces and nephews 

Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory: Stories by Raphael Bob-Waksberg

dark funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I'm not sure what I was expecting from the creator of Bojack Horseman. Each chapter was a different story. If you want to literally run away from your problems this is the book for you!

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

informative reflective slow-paced

2.0

The book *Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents* by Lindsay C. Gibson does have a structured approach that might seem repetitive in parts, particularly as it reinforces key concepts about the impacts of emotionally immature parenting and the effects on adult children. Gibson often revisits core ideas—such as the characteristics of emotionally immature parents and their impact on children’s emotional development—to deepen understanding and provide practical strategies for healing. This repetition can be helpful for reinforcing concepts and ensuring that readers fully grasp the material, though it may feel repetitive to some readers.

The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Tennyson

inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley

challenging reflective fast-paced

3.25

"At least I felt granted permission to let the depression curl up and sleep next to me."

Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5