stellah's reviews
40 reviews

The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh

dark funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book, very quirky and fun. I have wandered thru such a cemetery and found it fun to read about it. Lots of wit and satire!

A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh

dark sad 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

3.5

The gut wrenching sorrow of selfish behavior is fully exposed

Walking with Ghosts by Gabriel Byrne

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

I loved his way of weaving the past with the present

Kathmandu by Thomas Bell
Did not finish book.

I got about a quarter in and skimmed the rest...I liked it a little having been there myself, but I grew tired of his voice

Red Sky at Morning by Margaret Kennedy

emotional reflective slow-paced

3.0

The characters are interesting

The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi

mysterious medium-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

4.0

Intricate!

The Forgotten Smile by Margaret Kennedy

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What a wonderful concept! The title is revealed deliciously

Lucy Carmichael by Margaret Kennedy

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

The Garrick Year by Margaret Drabble

reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

In Silent Graves by Gary A. Braunbeck

4.0