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The Widow's House by Daniel Abraham
There were sections of this book that I couldn't put down and sections where i just had to plod through. I do love the intrigue and getting to see all the inner conversations of where this is headed and I can't wait to read the last book of this series.
So far this is my least favorite book of the series but something has to be last.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
There were sections of this book that I couldn't put down and sections where i just had to plod through. I do love the intrigue and getting to see all the inner conversations of where this is headed and I can't wait to read the last book of this series.
So far this is my least favorite book of the series but something has to be last.
Adam Bede by George Eliot
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I finished before my group because I would get too far behind next week due to life. I need to think about my feelings to give a better review but being Eliot's first novel, I thought she did well. I'm not sure I "buy" how some things play out though. As usual, having read 3 other novels and 2 novellas by her this year, it takes me until about half of the book to get invested. And honestly I didn't feel invested in this book but here and there and I'm not sure I would have stayed with it if it were not for my group and using this for Summer Book Bingo.
That being said, I did REALLY like several of the main characters in the story; but I'm not sure plot-wise I liked how it all plays out. Dinah and her compassion for telling others about Jesus and His forgiveness of sin was definitely the highlight of this book for me.
This still falls as the lowest of the 4 Eliot novels I've read this year. But something has to be last. šāāļø
That being said, I did REALLY like several of the main characters in the story; but I'm not sure plot-wise I liked how it all plays out. Dinah and her compassion for telling others about Jesus and His forgiveness of sin was definitely the highlight of this book for me.
This still falls as the lowest of the 4 Eliot novels I've read this year. But something has to be last. šāāļø
Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Diseaseāand How to Fight It by Benjamin Bikman
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Everyone needs to read this!
The Blue Star by Tony Earley
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Beautiful writing but very plotty.
Early Short Stories by Anthony Trollope
medium-paced
3.75
Rounded to 4 on Goodreads. SS collection.. many were good to great.
Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
Will go back to finish the last novella