strawberrrysam's reviews
159 reviews
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Okay and so what if I cried on the Amtrak reading this???
Tori Amos Bootleg Webring (Remember the Internet, vol. 2) by Megan Milks
informative
3.75
This was. Really cool insight into a part of the internet that I didn’t know existed. And, much like all of Milks’ work, it contains a voice that is so easy to connect with and I see myself in.
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Just wasn’t holding my attention…will try again another time perhaps
Broken Harbor by Tana French
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I like French’s other works better. This one was terribly sad.
River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Fun but fairly simple plot; love a speculative fiction but was hoping for just a bit more
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-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
5.0
I was thinking about this book every time I wasn’t reading it. Beautifully written with deeply intense characters and development and a plot that is so riveting and thought out. I want everyone to read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Child abuse and Suicidal thoughts