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White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The unimaginable tragedy of the most boring man, falling in love with a woman he met 4 days ago, finding out she doesn't love him back.
Beautifully written though.
Beautifully written though.
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Градинарят и смъртта by Георги Господинов, Georgi Gospodinov
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Mind Power Into the 21st Century: Techniques to Harness the Astounding Powers of Thought by John Kehoe
slow-paced
1.75
Is this the Tiktok manifestation assembly?
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is an interesting book (with a 10/10 title). It consists of recordings of therapy sessions, which in itself is intriguing. However, for a book that labels itself as 'self-help', the advice of the therapist is, at best, generic and, at worst, harmful. Still, it can shed light on destructive thoughts most people have but are often afraid to admit. While definitely not a guidebook, it can be a great start to self-exploration.
reflective
medium-paced
2.75
The important thing here isn't whether you are being loved, it's how you will accept the love that comes your way.
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is an interesting book (with a 10/10 title). It consists of recordings of therapy sessions, which in itself is intriguing. However, for a book that labels itself as 'self-help', the advice of the therapist is, at best, generic and, at worst, harmful. Still, it can shed light on destructive thoughts most people have but are often afraid to admit. While definitely not a guidebook, it can be a great start to self-exploration.
Being imperfect is all right and being awkward is okay. You don't have to cheer up. I can do well today, or not. It'll be an experience either way. And that's fine.
The Brain: The Story of You by David Eagleman
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
The Brain contains many interesting examples into the brain's workings (including a neuroimaging take on the "trolley problem"). It's easy to understand and provides a broad overview of the topic. Highly recommend!
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
fast-paced
2.25
Pretty sure the book was written by a "Jimmy".
Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Beautifully written and so tragically realistic.
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Never’ has come to stay. ‘Never’ feels so unfairly punitive. For the rest of my life, I will live with my hands outstretched for things that are no longer here.
Beautifully written and so tragically realistic.
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Did we really dismantle the world built over the past five books for... this?
Beyond the disaster of the deus ex machina worldbuilding (because why create reasonable conflict when you can just change the well-established principles of the magic system on a whim), the plot was scattered due to the constant back-and-forth POV switching.
On that note, Nina's POV was entirely redundant and made the story DRAG. SO. MUCH. The other characters were bland, like shadows of themselves.
Overall, a boring read. Had high expectations, was severely disappointed.
Beyond the disaster of the deus ex machina worldbuilding (because why create reasonable conflict when you can just change the well-established principles of the magic system on a whim), the plot was scattered due to the constant back-and-forth POV switching.
On that note, Nina's POV was entirely redundant and made the story DRAG. SO. MUCH. The other characters were bland, like shadows of themselves.
Overall, a boring read. Had high expectations, was severely disappointed.
Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel by Leigh Bardugo
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75