Bookish sort that enjoys long bus rides for the people watching, scenery, and solitude for reading.
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How I rate:
1: Did not finish. I couldn’t find the care to finish the book, and likely had to resist the urge to throw it across the room. I may have yelled at the book.
2: I didn’t like the book. But I finished it! I wouldn’t recommend it.
3: I felt that the book was okay. I think it had some problems, but it mostly worked. I might recommend it as something to try, but not necessarily love.
4: I liked the book. I may have minor problems with it, but I still recommend that you try reading it.
5: I enjoyed the book, I stayed up late reading it, and I’d consider buying a copy (or already did). I strongly recommend that you read it.
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In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far …
Zauner reflects on her childhood and relationship with her mother through the lens of her mothers' death.
This is far from my favorite book, however, I think it's worth a read considering that Zauner handles tough subject matter with care, and touches on family, belonging, and identity as a multiracial person in America. It's great writing.
In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, …
In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, …
The Ninth Rain has fallen. The Jure’lia are awake. Nothing can be the same again. …
Williams splits the protagonists multiple ways, which slows the action down and focuses a bit more on psychological stresses. Ends by giving a hint that the action picks up in book 3. I hope that it does.
A good read. 3 stars isn't a bad rating, I recommend it.
The Ninth Rain has fallen. The Jure’lia are awake. Nothing can be the same again.
Tormalin the Oathless and the …
Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark returns to his popular alternate Cairo universe …
Agent Fatma is called to investigate the deaths of all members of a secret society, and assigned a new young partner, the latest woman in an organization that is overwhelmingly male. So a bit of old-cop, new-cop, plays out throughout the story, where Fatma learns to trust her partner.
There’s plenty of sluething and subterfuge at play in this book, with a fantasy, sci-fi, and whodunit mashup. Clark keeps the pages turning, with occasional head-scratchers. For instance, why does Fatma routinely make mistakes in how she conducts her work with Djinn, when that’s her job?
However, the general grist of the story is strong, the characters are engaging, and the surprises are truly surprising. I recommend it.
The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by …
Williams presents a world in decay - the once powerful Eboran people are slowly dying, their god apparently forsaken them. Humans pocket various areas, trying to push against an ever-growing wilderness
There are several major protagonists: Vintage is a wine grower and explorer-research, intent on learning as much as she can about the creatures attempting to destroy the world; Tormalin is an Eboran that left Ebora to avoid watching its decline; and Noon is a fell-witch on the run from the Winnowry, and capable of potentially unimaginable destruction.
Williams portrays each character’s flaws and strengths brilliantly. I also enjoyed that she keeps the reader guessing at what the major players are up to, but with enough hints that you can potentially deduce what’s up.
I found the story strong and engaging, and an excellent start to the series. I’m looking forward to finishing books 2 and 3. With as strong …
Williams presents a world in decay - the once powerful Eboran people are slowly dying, their god apparently forsaken them. Humans pocket various areas, trying to push against an ever-growing wilderness
There are several major protagonists: Vintage is a wine grower and explorer-research, intent on learning as much as she can about the creatures attempting to destroy the world; Tormalin is an Eboran that left Ebora to avoid watching its decline; and Noon is a fell-witch on the run from the Winnowry, and capable of potentially unimaginable destruction.
Williams portrays each character’s flaws and strengths brilliantly. I also enjoyed that she keeps the reader guessing at what the major players are up to, but with enough hints that you can potentially deduce what’s up.
I found the story strong and engaging, and an excellent start to the series. I’m looking forward to finishing books 2 and 3. With as strong a start as this has, I recommend reading it.
When 17-year-old Hazel takes a summer job clearing ivy from the forest in Portland, Oregon, …
Newlevant recounts a summer clearing ivy from Portland’s Forest Park. She is homeschooled, and learns its because of racist understones—her mom didn’t want her in contact with Black people.
She learns about racism in Oregon’s schools, and experiences racism and sexism in her job.
The story is awkward at times, as Newlevant captures teen-aged desires fairly well.
It’s an interesting book. I enjoyed it as en example of using comics for memoir.
When 17-year-old Hazel takes a summer job clearing ivy from the forest in Portland, Oregon, the only plan is to …
The delightful story of Nora who, after a succession of terrible boyfriends, finds a much happier relationship with a 500-pound …
The delightful story of Nora who, after a succession of terrible boyfriends, finds a much …
Nora had a string of bad boyfriends, until she meets Bear. Bear seems to meet all over her emotional needs, but has issues that are unique to him being a bear.
An interesting critique on relationships.
The Ninth Rain has fallen. The Jure’lia are awake. Nothing can be the same again.
Tormalin the Oathless and the …
Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark returns to his popular alternate Cairo universe for his fantasy novel debut, …
