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125 reviews
Os Sonetos Completos de Anthero de Quental by Antero de Quental
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
I found the book to be very informative but it did not necessarily meet my expectations. The writing style is too academic and dense for me to be able to truly enjoy and absorve. The most interesting section was the final one regarding education.
Death at Intervals by José Saramago
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Really enjoyed this book, the writing is very particular which I think adds to it. I didn’t find it hard to understand or make sense of, I enjoyed the style. However, I preferred the first half to the second half, I found the second to be a a lot slower.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
4.0
An enjoyable ride. However, I did find it hard to keep up with as it jumps a lit between scenes and people. Will probably read the next one and I think seeing the play might be more rewarding.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a beautiful piece of writing. Not at all what I expected, 100 times better. I am now a fan of Evelyn Hugo and wish she was real.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The queer story we all deserve. Beautifully written and extremely engaging. I was completely transported to Patroclus’s world - an extremely lovable character by the way. I couldn’t put this book down and it’s the fastest read I’ve completed in a while. Be ready to cry, I thought I was going to be fine, I was not.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
The Humans by Matt Haig
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
This book was such a joy, a beautiful homage to humanity, all of ours myths and the beauty we are capable of. The chapter on advice for a human was so heartwarming and thoughtful. Matt Haig always managed to leave me with a sense of hope and wonder, Humans is not exception.
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Incredibly enlightening. This book is a lovely companion to the journey of self discovery, our place in the cosmos and the dangers and the dispensability of religious beliefs.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, and Sexual violence
A Menina do Mar by Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Wow, what a beautiful and touching book. Lately I have found that the books I need to read just simply appear in my life and this was not an exception. The story and concepts explored are fascinating and I deeply resonate with the characters challenges. Thank you for soothing my current existential crisis and guiding me through some pretty powerful realisations. After making me cry and making me smile, I left the Midnight Library with a new found understanding of life’s potential.
emotional
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
5.0
It is quite a revelation to discover that the place you wanted to escape to is the exact same place you escaped from.
Wow, what a beautiful and touching book. Lately I have found that the books I need to read just simply appear in my life and this was not an exception. The story and concepts explored are fascinating and I deeply resonate with the characters challenges. Thank you for soothing my current existential crisis and guiding me through some pretty powerful realisations. After making me cry and making me smile, I left the Midnight Library with a new found understanding of life’s potential.