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A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire by Emma Southon
informative
slow-paced
3.0
This was well researched, but I found myself drifting off every few minutes through this audiobook.
The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 3 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
informative
medium-paced
4.5
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and War
The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
“What’s poetry got to do with bladder stones?”
“Don’t ask me. I’m not on intimate terms with the muses.”
That’s it. I’m done. This book is horrendous.
DNF at 10%
“Don’t ask me. I’m not on intimate terms with the muses.”
That’s it. I’m done. This book is horrendous.
DNF at 10%
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best books I have ever read. It’s a work of art. Nearly every sentence is like a poem. God, I have never felt my experiences so beautifully written by another.
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5