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366 reviews
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Easily the best book I've read this year. Now adding every one of his books to my TBR.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland
3.0
Originally had it rated at a 4 on Goodreads, but as I'm entering it now, I remember literally nothing, so I'm bringing it down. Not memorable.
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi
informative
slow-paced
4.0
The entire book is basically: Israel tries some nasty shit, United States allows it.
Very informative. I'd like to read through a physical copy someday and take notes. As of right now, I've only listened to the audiobook, and that's not the best way for me to actually retain the information long term.
Very informative. I'd like to read through a physical copy someday and take notes. As of right now, I've only listened to the audiobook, and that's not the best way for me to actually retain the information long term.
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
A couple questions...
1. Why would a grown ass adult (yes, she's young in the first part of the book, but the second half she's what? 26?) who has also said "fuck", regularly say "what the fudge?" for pretty serious things? If you don't want to go all out, just say "what the heck?" or "what the hell?" So it doesn't take readers SO FAR out of the reading experience.
2. How can anyone actually knock over chairs that regularly? Like literally every time she stands up. It actually got so annoying.
Cute story, but some things really took me out.
1. Why would a grown ass adult (yes, she's young in the first part of the book, but the second half she's what? 26?) who has also said "fuck", regularly say "what the fudge?" for pretty serious things? If you don't want to go all out, just say "what the heck?" or "what the hell?" So it doesn't take readers SO FAR out of the reading experience.
2. How can anyone actually knock over chairs that regularly? Like literally every time she stands up. It actually got so annoying.
Cute story, but some things really took me out.