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Courage petit ours ! by Steve Small
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Bienvenue à la librairie Hyunam by Hwang Bo-Reum
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hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This is a slow-paced cosy book that reflects on burn-out, on our relationship to work culture, on capitalism, on finding happiness in the little (simpler) things in life. And of course, it's a love letter to books, to literature, and to coffee. The slow pace itself is inviting the reader to slow down and take the time. The author criticises the neverending demand of our capitalist society to go fast, to be productive, and to lose ourselves in the process.
It's a universal topic but it's worth remembering the context: in which the book is written by a South Korean woman author, making it much more important in regards to the work culture in her country.
I took my time with this one, and enjoyed it. My only issue was the constant switch between past tense and present tense. Maybe it's a translation issue (I read a French translation) but it confused me at times. Apart from my love for literature, my experience in the book industry, and my hope to one day open my own little bookshop, I think the book sums up 2024 quite well for me. I learned to slow down. To appreciate the little things. To take the time to appreciate them. To take the time for myself, to relfect, to let my body and mind rest. To breathe.
It's a universal topic but it's worth remembering the context: in which the book is written by a South Korean woman author, making it much more important in regards to the work culture in her country.
I took my time with this one, and enjoyed it. My only issue was the constant switch between past tense and present tense. Maybe it's a translation issue (I read a French translation) but it confused me at times. Apart from my love for literature, my experience in the book industry, and my hope to one day open my own little bookshop, I think the book sums up 2024 quite well for me. I learned to slow down. To appreciate the little things. To take the time to appreciate them. To take the time for myself, to relfect, to let my body and mind rest. To breathe.
Graphic: Alcohol
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Cosy version of a Percy Jackson book. I missed his voice and it was funny.
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
I'm sorry I just don't care. Maybe because I'm getting closer to my 30s but I don't have the patience for teenage characters and young adult literature. I'm not the target audience, which means it's unfair of me if I keep reviewing these books when I know I'm not really enjoying them (somehow I do love middle grade). I'm sure the book is fine.
Traverser les montagnes et venir naître ici by Marie Pavlenko
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dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Un livre aux thématiques très dures (le deuil, la guerre, l'immigration, le viol) et donc très émouvant. Si la fin est un peu rapide, je comprends les choix, notamment après avoir entendu Marie Pavlenko elle-même faire part de son ressenti face à la façon dont l'Occident traite les personnes qui cherchent à fuir des horreurs : "j'ai honte". C'est horrible et c'est toujours autant d'actualité et rien ne s'améliore, à l'heure où l'extrême droite monte en flèche, à l'heure où d'anciens électeurs de gauche finissent par voter extrême droite même en sachant que c'est contre leurs propres intérêts.
Il y a un côté tellement réaliste même là où l'on pourrait penser que c'est cliché. Je pense au personnage du chasseur. Un homme, toujours un fusil avec lui, il fait peur surtout aux femmes, il est de fait dangereux, il va ruiner des vies. Aucun doute sur ses opinions politiques. Mais est-ce un cliché vraiment ? Parce que la description de la peur d'une femme, qui plus est jeune et réfugiée, face à ce chasseur est extrêmement percutante. Et familière.
J'ai eu parfois quelques doutes quant à l'écriture des traumatismes sans trop savoir non plus comment mieux les formuler. Mais, globalement, j'ai apprécié ma lecture. Le vocabulaire est riche, notamment lors des descriptions : de la Nature, des montagnes, de l'art de la poterie, pour installer une atmosphere (cheminée). Tout est très visuel. Et cette histoire et ces personnages resteront longtemps avec moi. On doit faire mieux.
Il y a un côté tellement réaliste même là où l'on pourrait penser que c'est cliché. Je pense au personnage du chasseur. Un homme, toujours un fusil avec lui, il fait peur surtout aux femmes, il est de fait dangereux, il va ruiner des vies. Aucun doute sur ses opinions politiques. Mais est-ce un cliché vraiment ? Parce que la description de la peur d'une femme, qui plus est jeune et réfugiée, face à ce chasseur est extrêmement percutante. Et familière.
J'ai eu parfois quelques doutes quant à l'écriture des traumatismes sans trop savoir non plus comment mieux les formuler. Mais, globalement, j'ai apprécié ma lecture. Le vocabulaire est riche, notamment lors des descriptions : de la Nature, des montagnes, de l'art de la poterie, pour installer une atmosphere (cheminée). Tout est très visuel. Et cette histoire et ces personnages resteront longtemps avec moi. On doit faire mieux.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Trafficking and Car accident
Un thé dans la toundra / Nipishapui Nete Mushuat by Josephine Bacon
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inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Graphic: Animal death
La Société très secrète des Sorcières extraordinaires by Sangu Mandanna
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
So pleasantly surprised to see that tea held a much stronger presence that I didn't expect. Found family works quite well for me.