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Murder in the Crooked House by Sōji Shimada
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
3.5
the second was so boring and confusing ,, literally like the people in that house but it picks up in the third act. i love eccentric characters. the mystery of the murder is so outrageous actually but not as outrageous as The Tokyo Zodiac Murders. but the outrageousness makes it all entertaining !
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence by Michele Filgate
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
some great essays, some i find uninteresting. but the different kinds of relationships and what we don’t talk about our mothers were interesting to read about. some instances were relatable and it felt bittersweet to read :’)
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75
an emotional read through and through :’)
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
most japanese literature i’ve had the pleasure of reading have been mostly just vibes. this one - like the others - feels like any significant milestones in our lives goes by so quick. we’d process things and move on eventually. human relationships are so beautiful when it’s so simple. when understanding and communication comes easy. i love the relationships and dynamics portrayed in this book. but the pace is a bit draggy. i love the scenic texts. they feel so good for my imagination. would love to go Japan and explore their secondhand bookstores now.
Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A. Helwa
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
uhhh inaccuracies and alot of people encouraged not to read soo
We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
medium-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? Yes
4.0
The Storm of Echoes by Christelle Dabos
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
More than half the time, I have absolutely no idea what went down in this book because the concepts are very abstract and I was even more confused at the plot twists thrown at me. At some point I wanted to dnf it. The pacing frustrated me the mOST because one moment it picks up and the next minute it’s a whole different story and I just ??? and DON’t even get me started on the ending 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 HUH 🤔 1 star from me I’m sorry because the only thing I love from this book are the relationship dynamics between all the characters. However, good thing about The Mirror Visitor series was the political conflicts. It was fun to read but I’m happy it’s over