scogo's reviews
140 reviews

Barbie-Q by Sandra Cisneros

3.0

Girl by Jamaica Kincaid

5.0

A short story on the teachings that young women 'must' learn as they grow - very relatable for most women and I found it very captivating.

Happy Endings by Margaret Atwood

5.0

A captivating short story about the inevitability of the end of a story, I really enjoyed this :)

Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut

5.0

Kurt Vonnegut invites us into his creation in the form of an alternate universe where things are wacky and different with this short story. All I can say is WOW! I loved this look on what the future could look like for us, it was such an entertaining yet unnerving read that had me wanting more by the end, amazing!

Annie's Day by Andy Weir

5.0

BRILLIANT! This short story will take you 5 minutes to read and you won't regret it, as a follow up read from Andy Weir's short story 'The egg' I can say with confidence that I will be looking forward  to reading all of his works!!

Where Are You Going Where Have You Been? Short story by Joyce Carol Oates

5.0

What a captivating short story, it was brilliantly written, and there are so many layers within it that it is possible to discover new aspects and symbolisms with each re-read. Highly rated!!!

The Egg by Andy Weir

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

In my short story era at the moment, and this one quickly became one of my favourites - be prepared to go into existential crisis and rethink your entire existence as you read this.

AMAZINGLY written! one of my top 5, give it a go, you won't regret it.

Desire by Haruki Murakami

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 What an interesting mix of short stories, I really enjoyed the variety here. This is my first experience with Murakami and I am impressed and excited to read more of his work. 

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

3.5

 I completely agree with all the reviews stating that this memoir has a lot of surface level information, but it is true to say that we are not entitled to know any more information than Britney is willing to offer. Her story is honestly heart breaking and I have a new found respect for what she has endured in the eyes of the public. Overall I enjoyed this read, it was a quick one and nicely paced. 

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5