Loredana
pour voir ma critique complète : https://weheartit.com/articles/339263613-the-bromance-bookclub
Alessia is a young immigrant from Albania struggling to make ends meets as a cleaning lady for rich british people. Including the handsome Maxim...
Well.. I really struggle to make up my mind on a not for this book. It was not completely bad, a good half of it was quite good, I was not transported but it was not bad. but once I was at 70% of the book I was sure it was the end of it, but no... and here is my biggest problem with this book : there is too much stuff going on in the 30% of it ! some events keep happening several times and it really bothered me, the last 30% were unnecessary to me. I didn't really feel so much sympathy or anything for the characters and I think that's why the last chunk was boring to me. But I still chose to give it 3 star for the first 70% of it that I liked. Unfortunately it was a miss for me.
this memoir is the story of a woman that found love in Italy and lost it. It talks about grief, how to the best parent you can while grieving, it is about moving on and saying goodbye to loved ones through different manners.
This book was really a treasure. I listened to it on audio book and really loved. The story touched me really deeply. My family on my mother's side is italian and in so much instance it reminded me of the story of my grandparents. We go back and forth between the past : the beginning of the story of Tembi and Saro. And the present : how Tembi and her daughter grief both in their own way in Italy. It made me smile, laugh and cry. This book felt real to me because it talks about good and bad stuff, about grieving, parenting and being a caretaker for someone you love. Tembi's voice is so soothing, it is a real pleasure to listen to her. The way she describes Italian landscape and food is really impressive, you like you are there, like you taste what she is tasting. When you stop you just wish to be in Italy eating all the delicious dishes she talks about.
these comics are modern version of buffy and her adventures.
As a big fan of Buffy when I saw that a comic was a made, and it was a kind of modern rewriting I could only read it, I am sucker for those kind of things. And I was not disappointed ! The art is great, I like the color range used and the drawings are great, we clearly recognize the characters, even their little flaws are greatly done on paper. The stories are really buffyverse, it is some things that we could find in episodes of the original series. Characters are quite to their original selves to me, maybe not Willow, her clothe style is really different from the series but it's not out of place either. See all those character in an environment I am familiar with, like with internet, cell phones was really great.
After my deception with my favorite half night stand my favorite duo is back at it !
This book is just great. The characters are funny and intelligent, with the story they evolve and we really have the impression of depth. The story is cute and well built, the forced proximity is working well and see them build their relationship. With that they both have good reasons to hate each other even if it is a misunderstanding. It's funny, sexy and as always well written.
Jenny is coming back to Chesapeake Shore after a very public and difficult break up with country star Caleb. Even if her relationship with her family is complicated seeing over and over her boyfriend with another woman is too complicated. But after a rehab Caleb is coming to Chesapeake Shore reading to win her back over.
I dived in this book not knowing a thing except that it took place during Christmas. And I must say I was not ready to see the character that cheated come back. I hate cheating trope ! But I must give to Sherryl Woods that her book was really good. I liked the story that mingled family and love and show that it is normal to have struggles to acclimate to a new family. Even though the characters had nothing particular the story has this Christmas ambiance, the story was super cute and even if Caleb cheated it was impossible for me not to like him.
My only complaint is that for the end is not done well. The last chapter before the epilogue is done so quickly, even if I knew what was going to happen I would have liked something more worked on.
Overall, with the holidays coming, I totally recommend this book which is quite short.
My first read for the latinx book bingo (https://twitter.com/LatinxBookBingo)
The three children of the dare family are visiting their grandmother in her hotel in mexico. But as time is passing and they get bored, they discover that the hotel contains more than just rooms.
I really loved that book ! The style is great, it's colorful and the drawings are beautiful. The story is full of adventures but also full of important subjects. It talks about family, adoption, how family is more than just blood. It's also full of latin references such as recipes and activities. It just kept me hooked, I read it in less than two hours, it warmed my heart and soul. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a quick but great read. The only read I didn't give it a 5 stars is because I would have liked a little more time between the beginning of the book and the beginning of the adventure.
Douglas takes us in prison to interrogate 4 murderers. We first learn about their stories, criminal history, we then have an insight in Douglas' interrogations.
Couple of months ago I read mindhunter and I really liked it, so I pick this one after and I am not disappointed. First it was well written and organised, making it clear of the reader. I liked the fact that we first have the criminal's story before the interviews, it gives us insight on what is in their minds and Douglas points out elements that can explain the behaviours. The element that I really loved was that Douglas explains why he asks a question and what the answer reveals about the killer, it helps the reader really understand things. Finally the links with other stories and murderers is also really helpful and interesting.
A bonus goes to the audiobook edition on scribd for the little interview of the author by Jonathan Groff the narrator.
I think that I don't need to explain what this book is about. Everyone talked about it and I wanted to read it since a long time. And I don't regret it !
First of all I liked the background Thant mixed reality (Barack Obama as former president) and an imaginary following with a woman as president. It was refreshing that our world was not completely distorted.
I loved the characters that are quite relatable, funny and adorable. I really loved Henry who is shy and cute but also cocky at times.
Then I liked the part about Alex searching for his sexuality and realising what he likes and exploring which is such a normal thing to have doubts about love and sexuality.
The writing was really good, with angst, emotions and fun. The perfect mix to keep the reader interested.
And finally I loved the relationship of Alex and Henry. That are so sweet with each other, and the description for their feelings and sensation when they are together and have sex. It's not as smutty as some books I have read but it was perfect ! I highly recommend it !
Normally I would do a little summary of the book but I jumped in it without knowing anything and I think it is a good way to dive in .
I really liked this book for so many reasons. First the plot is original for a book, it mixes sciences and supernatural things, the plot of it was so interesting partly because it something that could be real in some extend and it talks about something that real people are interested about. With that characters have a real depth, they are not too many that mingles together. They each have a proper story that we learn about. Finally I loved the back and forth between past and present, we learned things bits by bits and I love to make theories as I am reading.
I clearly recommend it, there is suspense and a real depth to this book.
amazing as the first book. completly engaged in this story full of mistery and a fabulous little touch of love. I really love Xemerius, he is so funny, lovely and gentle I want the same !
as always this manga is funny and cute. We learn more little by little and I really enjoy it. There is not a lot to say a bout it because each number is not so much action packed but still enjoyable to me. And I am really excited to learn more about Hirotaka's brother who is extra soft and cute.
