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O Visconde Que Me Amava by Julia Quinn
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I was expecting a lot more from this book considering how much I loved this author's previous works.
This book had good writing and short chapters (which I love), but it wasn't enough for me to feel interested in this book or involved in what was happening with the characters.
This was a short enough book for me to finish. I don't like DNF books, with is the only reason this book is in my "READ" pile. Otherwise, I wouldn't have finished.
The plot was convoluted and sometimes quite boring. The characters were uninteresting. The ending was underwhelming
The only good thing about it was the writing, which I liked.
I will pick up some other books by this author. And hopefully, I won't be disappointed by it.
This book had good writing and short chapters (which I love), but it wasn't enough for me to feel interested in this book or involved in what was happening with the characters.
This was a short enough book for me to finish. I don't like DNF books, with is the only reason this book is in my "READ" pile. Otherwise, I wouldn't have finished.
The plot was convoluted and sometimes quite boring. The characters were uninteresting. The ending was underwhelming
The only good thing about it was the writing, which I liked.
I will pick up some other books by this author. And hopefully, I won't be disappointed by it.
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The only reason I pick this book up is because it was a Reese’s book club pic. I always love her recommendations, so I always tried to give those books a shot. This one was no different.
The story was ok, the plot was a bit confusing at times, a lot of things happening al at once. I think it focus to much on the main character personal problems than on the mystery itself.
The main character we are following wasn’t the best. I think I hadn’t had enough time to like her or care if she was going to die in the book.
The writing was good and the scenery was very vived, with I liked quite a lot.
The epilogue was interesting and makes me questions if there will be a sequel to this story. Because it there isn’t , what was the point of the epilogue?
The plot wasn’t the best thing in the world but it did make me want to know what would happen in the end.
The ending was underwhelming and I honestly expected a lot more from this story considering that it was a Reese’s Book Club Pick.
This is a books that I would recommend if you like a mystery/thriller book that isn’t complicated to follow, with a small cast of characters and don’t mind if the paced of the book is moderate, not fast but also not painfully slow.
The story was ok, the plot was a bit confusing at times, a lot of things happening al at once. I think it focus to much on the main character personal problems than on the mystery itself.
The main character we are following wasn’t the best. I think I hadn’t had enough time to like her or care if she was going to die in the book.
The writing was good and the scenery was very vived, with I liked quite a lot.
The epilogue was interesting and makes me questions if there will be a sequel to this story. Because it there isn’t , what was the point of the epilogue?
The plot wasn’t the best thing in the world but it did make me want to know what would happen in the end.
The ending was underwhelming and I honestly expected a lot more from this story considering that it was a Reese’s Book Club Pick.
This is a books that I would recommend if you like a mystery/thriller book that isn’t complicated to follow, with a small cast of characters and don’t mind if the paced of the book is moderate, not fast but also not painfully slow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
Court by Tracy Wolff
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.0
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Os Noivos do Inverno by Christelle Dabos
adventurous
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
O Impulso by Ashley Audrain
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Rape
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
OMG. THIS WAS SO GOOD.
This is the best book of the year that I have read so far in 2022.
Loved the plot, characters, the FRIENDSHIP!! and of course the writing.
This book was a delight to read. So many funny moments and some very sad.
Loved the concept of this book and the execution was perfect.
Recommend to everyone who likes science fiction, humor, space, aliens in their book.
This was so good!!
This is the best book of the year that I have read so far in 2022.
Loved the plot, characters, the FRIENDSHIP!! and of course the writing.
This book was a delight to read. So many funny moments and some very sad.
Loved the concept of this book and the execution was perfect.
Recommend to everyone who likes science fiction, humor, space, aliens in their book.
This was so good!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cannibalism
O Olho do Mundo by Robert Jordan
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is very slow and has a lot of description. It was at times a bit repetitive. I didn't like the main characters.
But the world building is amazing, the plot is very well thought and I do think I will read the second book and see if I liked better.
But the world building is amazing, the plot is very well thought and I do think I will read the second book and see if I liked better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Violence