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Wow, I just finished “The Women Who Stole My Life” by Marian Keyes, and I've gotta say, it was a struggle to get through. 500 pages of pure frustration? Check. Boring plot? Double check.

Let's start with the characters - or should I say, the lack of character development. It felt like Keyes had a vague outline and just threw in whatever popped into her head. The result? A repetitive mess with a writing style that left a lot to be desired.

And don't even get me started on the main character. Without giving away spoilers, her decisions were so infuriating that I found myself wanting to throw the book across the room. How many times can you yell “Why?!” at a page before you lose your mind?

The plot conveniences were off the charts. I mean, seriously? How is any of this supposed to make sense? And backstory? What backstory? It's like Keyes forgot that readers might want to know, oh I don't know, why things are happening?

There were a few funny moments sprinkled throughout, but they were so few and far between that they definitely weren't worth slogging through the rest of the book for.

I'm feeling generous, so I'll give it two stars instead of one. There were a couple of redeeming qualities, but they were about as rare as finding a four-leaf clover in a concrete jungle.

In short, unless you're a masochist who enjoys literary torture, you might want to give this one a hard pass.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Alright, I've just finished “Normal People” by Sally Rooney, and let me tell you, this book is an absolute banger!

First off, I gotta say, this has shot straight to the top of my favorites list. I've only read about 20 books so far, but man, this one's the cream of the crop. I couldn't put it down - seriously, I was itching to pick it up every time I had to stop reading.

The characters? They got me hook, line, and sinker. Even though I'm not exactly like them, I felt their struggles in my bones. And it wasn't just the main duo - every character had me caring about them. Rooney's got a knack for making you feel like you know these people.

Now, I'd seen the TV show before (which, by the way, is also top-notch), but the book still had me glued to the pages. There's just something about Rooney's writing, you know? Every single line felt important - no filler here!

One part that really got me in the feels was when Connell opened up about his mental health. That monologue? Waterworks, I'm telling you. It hit hard.

Compared to “Beautiful World, Where Are You” (Rooney's other book I've read), this one's my jam. Don't get me wrong, they're both about people figuring themselves out, but “Normal People” just clicked with me more.

Oh, and the ending? It's open-ended, which I dig. Lets you imagine what might happen next.

Bottom line: five stars, no question. Would I recommend it? Hell yeah, to everyone and their dog. Whether you've seen the show or not, do yourself a favor and read this book. It's the real deal.

Ok so what can I say I was very exited when I purchase this book I thought that in some way it could change my life. But I was wrong this book is so repetitive and out of logic. I can give so many examples to prove that this book is totally illogical but I want it to be spoiler free. I know non-fiction books are somewhat repetitive but this books every next page something repetitive with illogical stories. This book has around 300 pages if you cut it down it will be around max 100 pages. The first 3 to 4 chapters were good but after that the author went overboard. I saw many people like this book they say it changed their life and I'm like WTF did i read this book wrong or didn't understand it, but the only reason I think of is I partially believe in God and Prayers that's why I feel that way, I don't know. The only good thing is that I didn't feel board while reading this book. The CONCLUSION is this, You can give it a try may be you like it may be it will change your life but it didn't work for me

Hey there! So, I just finished reading “The Fellowship of the Ring” by J.R.R. Tolkien, and I thought I'd jot down my thoughts. Keep in mind, I'm not usually into fantasy books, but I decided to give this a shot since it's such a classic.

First off, this was my introduction to proper fantasy literature, and I've got to say, it kind of confirmed my suspicions that fantasy might not be my cup of tea. Don't get me wrong, the book wasn't bad – it just didn't blow me away.

The story follows Frodo, a hobbit who inherits a powerful ring and sets off on a journey to destroy it. Sounds exciting, right? Well, it kind of is, but also kind of isn't. The whole book felt like one long walking tour through Middle-earth. We meet new characters, visit different kingdoms, and face some dangers along the way. It's definitely an adventure, but sometimes I found myself thinking, “Okay, but when is something really going to happen?”

I will say that I enjoyed the characters and their interactions. Tolkien does a great job of making you feel like you're part of the fellowship. The friendships, the bravery, the scary moments – it all feels very real. But for me, the plot itself was a bit thin. It's basically “hobbit finds ring, hobbit must destroy ring” stretched out over hundreds of pages.

The writing style is pretty easy to follow, which I appreciated. However, I did struggle with remembering all the names of people and places. Seriously, does every character and location need such a complicated name?

By the end of the book, I wasn't super excited to pick up the next one in the series. I mean, I can see why people love it – the world-building is impressive, and there's a sense of epic scale to everything. But for me, it just didn't click in a way that made me want to invest more time in the story.

I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars. It's well-written and I can appreciate why it's a classic, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me personally. If you're into fantasy or want to check out a cornerstone of the genre, go for it! But if you're like me and prefer books with more straightforward plots, maybe think twice before diving in.

Remember, this is just my take as a casual reader. Millions of people absolutely love this book, so don't let my opinion stop you if you're curious about it!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

So, I just finished “Becoming” by Michelle Obama, and I gotta say, it was pretty interesting. Just to be clear, I'm not really into politics at all - it's actually kinda boring to me. I picked up this book mostly ‘cause I was curious about the struggles of Black people and how Barack became the first Black president.

Honestly, I ended up really enjoying it. It's weird, but I actually got goosebumps a few times while reading - that's never happened to me before with a book! The pacing was good, and there were some nice bits of wisdom scattered throughout.

The book covers Michelle's whole journey from childhood to leaving the White House as First Lady. It was pretty interesting to read about her struggles and what America was like back then. The main theme seems to be Michelle constantly asking herself, “Am I good enough?” She had to prove herself to everyone because she was a Black woman.

A couple things bugged me though. Sometimes it felt like she was harping on about race a bit too much. I get that it's important, but it got a little repetitive for me. There were some other parts that dragged on too.

Overall though, it was a good read. I'd recommend it even if you're not into politics. I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​