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SOOOOO many cases of drug use where the character is seemingly completely unaffected and unbothered.... I don't need my books to be accurate, but this was disconcerting lol
very slow and wordy, but a very interesting look at history, culture, and the neverending allure of New York City
really really enjoyable read!!! I powered right through it and I found myself so captivated by the narrators voice. The storyline didn't have my favorite ending.... but I enjoyed it greatly nonetheless!
book & cook club April Sci-Fi Books choice! my pick!!!
I liked that the book was easy to read, and quick to jump into the topic. It wasn't incredibly difficult to understand the steps the plot was taking, and yet I was still interested! I also really like the art for this, I often find "adult" graphic novels somewhat difficult to gather real plot from, but I found this one a great mix of mediums.
It was a short and thought-provoking book! I can't say I got something incredibly powerful out of it, but perhaps I just didn't... get it?
oh goodness this was just what I needed!!!! read over the span of two days, I devoured this thing! I had some inkling that I would like the book, and I was SO RIGHT I’m so glad I got it from my library :) I just adored the way the story unfolded, and the language of the writing, and the world that we were so expertly dropped into! as a lover of the tinkerbell movies, this gave me all the same wonderful feelings that those movies did for me as a child, but also managed to feel like an enjoyable adult read. and I won’t lie, I had to google at least four different words! and I KNOW words! this author is WORDY!! I just loved how all the pieces came together, and the ultimate vibe that I could feel from this book upon reading the first page! such a lovely romance, such a wonderful backstory, such incredible descriptions of truly beautiful scenery and people, AGH give me more!!!
book & cook club February Romance Books choice!
i am frankly frightened by the public opinions and ratings of this book. It sucks so bad, it made me wish I never learned to read.
i was a little nervous about not liking and not completely understanding the sports factor of this story. HOWEVER that was not actually a problem and it was about sports writing! and also kindness and understanding and human nature! The characters were definitely the driving point, as I believe they have to be in a short story, and I wanted to read more about the future of Nathan, the baseball player with a head injury!
my least favorite entry into the Forgetters series, but that isn't to say it was bad! I still was ultimately glad I read it, and thought it was well done. I think my issue was more with the characters in this one, I just didn't like them and I didn't really understand why they did anything they did.... it made their actions ultimately feel pointless and slightly uninteresting. I also thought the bit where Osin was sick and then not sick and hurt then not hurt was a little confusing like... is he ok? I think the author's intention was to make it seem like he didn't want concern and complaints, but I was also literally unsure if he was alright. Anyway, the writing was still very snappy throughout and especially towards the beginning of the short story. I would definitely read more of this plot!
snappy and interesting writing! another unique find from the library, and an interesting concept of little short stories published separately like this. A lot of lovely heart that reminded me of A Man Called Ove and Drive and a lot of great characterization for such a short book.
book & cook club January Dystopia Books choice!!
REALLY loved this one. just a very overall well made, interesting book! This is how you cook up a YA novel! There were some spots that the writing could've been ironed out a little more in editing, for my taste, but nothing to terrible! Really made me think
definitely could've been worse? I dunno, is that mean to say? Overall, I can't deny Rooney's talent for writing. it's a craft, and she has honed that skill, alright! There were some parts I was definitely jiving with the creative prose and captivating character beats, but overall I was distracted by the overly loud question ringing in my ears: why? Why was I reading this, why was I interested in these characters and their sad lives, why was it written. I will never have the answers to those questions, but what I do have is another book read this year, so I can't be fully-mad.
Rooney's books must be consumed by audiobook for me, I cannot withstand her puncuation choices. JUST PUT A COMMA IN THERE, I'M BEGGING YOU
having recently read Dracula, I picked up this lovely art book immediately once I saw it. Maybe it's not worth logging here, considering it is light on the "reading" part, but it is nice.
i love this cute little cat and I love how it tuts around! It's like I can see it happening, the true benefits of lovely art!
i've never had a main character swear so much in normal regular conversation where it was almost NEVER required by the context of the scene it was just... not enjoyable. I'm literally only glad I read it because then I could suggest it to my sister charissa who I knew would love it (i was right)
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really special and touching :( none of my siblings are allowed to perish <3
had some interesting pieces, but I can't say it was anything revolutionary to me personally. I also found the amount of swearing detracted from the point and felt so painfully forced... it wasn't adding anything. I guess I should've assumed that from the title, but I had heard good things.
Also, it's been said before in these reviews, but the audiobook quality is literal trash and make it nearly unlistenable. If the book had been any longer, I probably would've given up, but it only took me two afternoons at work to power through this thing.
book & cook club October Horror Books choice!!
I won't lie, the book is a classic for a reason! However, I do see.... some flaws. The book is INCREDIBLY repetitive and does not need to be nearly so long. Overall, I did really enjoy this re-read, and I would suggest others to read it too <3
Suspense Kick BOOK TWO!
sped right through listening to this one! definitely not as enjoyable of a read as the previous Kubica I read. Maybe it just freaked me out more? Honestly I think it was more the writing, it just wasn't as snappy. I dunno, I don't really have anything else to say maybe I went too fast to digest it well enough :p
Suspense Kick BOOK ONE!
definitely had a more simplistic writing style than some other books I've enjoyed, but it was what I wanted and fulfilled by reading wish! I wanted twisty, and easy to read, and that is what I got :) I think there were definitely some plot holes (i see you other negative reviews) but I think it was very fun to read and I'm glad I did!!