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Downfall: The Destruction of Charles Mackay by Paul Diamond
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Felt more speculative than I would have liked. Didn’t find myself wanting to pick it up
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
** I was given an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **
This book was so beautifully and honestly written; it was also evident that an extensive amount of research and care has gone into the writing of this book. The topics - domestic abuse and homelessness - are so important and I am glad that their discussion was done so compassionately.
I am not sure enjoyed is the right description; I have never read a book that has made me feel so tense and anxious but the authors ability to evoke these emotions is impressive and made for an incredible book.
This book was so beautifully and honestly written; it was also evident that an extensive amount of research and care has gone into the writing of this book. The topics - domestic abuse and homelessness - are so important and I am glad that their discussion was done so compassionately.
I am not sure enjoyed is the right description; I have never read a book that has made me feel so tense and anxious but the authors ability to evoke these emotions is impressive and made for an incredible book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy
Three Apples Fell from the Sky by Narine Abgaryan
slow-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this book but for some reason took me a minute to get into.
I thought that the setting was wonderfully established and the characters were so lovingly described. The writing was beautiful, a really great balance of poetic prose and humour.
Not a book I would have gravitated toward outside of the reading challenge but so glad that I have read it!
I thought that the setting was wonderfully established and the characters were so lovingly described. The writing was beautiful, a really great balance of poetic prose and humour.
Not a book I would have gravitated toward outside of the reading challenge but so glad that I have read it!