smiecht's reviews
27 reviews
The Aeneid, by Virgil
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Ik geef je de zon, by Aimée Warmerdam, Jandy Nelson
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Metamorphoses, by Ovid
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
2.75
Some passages in this book are fun to read. The rest is just… God, he really hates women, huh! The translator did a great job, and I really enjoyed the notes he’s added to it. 2/5, would never read this book again, or anything by Ovid really…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Incest