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288 reviews
Galatea by Madeline Miller
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Mrs England by Stacey Halls
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.5
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.25
This was my first time reading Wuthering Heights in full and I, like many, had wrongfully expected a glorious romance.
Reader, that is not what I experienced.
Wuthering Heights is a novel about hate, jealousy, anger, disgust and revenge. In all honestly, none of the characters are likeable. Even the ever-present Nelly Dean has traits and habits which make her appear less than friendly.
Everyone in Wuthering Heights has suffered and everyone (apparently) deserves pity and revenge.
However, I can't deny that the younger Brontë has written a novel that is filled with beautiful phraseology and scenes that will remain with me for a lifetime. "He is more myself than I" is just one, obvious, example. There are many more.
Generally, I enjoyed it but it was a bit of a slog. Everyone is so miserable, it does make it a hard read.
Reader, that is not what I experienced.
Wuthering Heights is a novel about hate, jealousy, anger, disgust and revenge. In all honestly, none of the characters are likeable. Even the ever-present Nelly Dean has traits and habits which make her appear less than friendly.
Everyone in Wuthering Heights has suffered and everyone (apparently) deserves pity and revenge.
However, I can't deny that the younger Brontë has written a novel that is filled with beautiful phraseology and scenes that will remain with me for a lifetime. "He is more myself than I" is just one, obvious, example. There are many more.
Generally, I enjoyed it but it was a bit of a slog. Everyone is so miserable, it does make it a hard read.
Verity by Colleen Hoover
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
Layla by Colleen Hoover
dark
mysterious
tense
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
2.75
Layla was an interesting book. My first CoHo read and it was a bit of a romance/thriller... Maybe? It was easy to read but slow and while I think the concept was good, the execution wasn't that great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed really enjoyed Oranges. I found it had Northern humour in some parts and moral and ethical questions in others.
I think the fact that I mainly listened to it as an audiobook really helped. Winterson is the reader for the audio and brings with it her real, northern, upbringing.
It's also a fascinating read for anyone who is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community as Winterson learns how to balance her religious upbringing with her sexuality.
I think the fact that I mainly listened to it as an audiobook really helped. Winterson is the reader for the audio and brings with it her real, northern, upbringing.
It's also a fascinating read for anyone who is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community as Winterson learns how to balance her religious upbringing with her sexuality.
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really enjoyed this novel. At times it did seem quite strange but the darkness and strangeness behind it only made me more curious.
I really couldn't guess how it would end or what would be the outcome which is something that really pleases me with this type of novel.
I really couldn't guess how it would end or what would be the outcome which is something that really pleases me with this type of novel.