Ani
really enjoyed reading this book mostly because the story develops in Orlando, and it was really nice to picture in my mind all the places and the culture of the city. This is a story about decisions leading to personal growth and bravery at a young age. It is not easy to fully know who we are and what we want to do at a young age, and loved that both main characters inspired each other to do so. The writing was good but at times cringy.
This is my first poem book and I loved it! So funny but also serious and truthful at the same time. Calling out social injustice.
This was an amazing novel—so sad that Hulu didn't pick the pilot with Aubrey Plaza as Olga.
I can 100% say that Eleanor Oliphant is one of the best characters in a book I've ever read! Funny, honest (no-filters girl!) and so strong. A story that demonstrates that the power to be better is within ourselves. This is Gail Honeyman's first novel and the story and the writing are simply beautiful. This book is therapy. Highly recommended. You'll cry, but you will also laugh.
I can see how this can shake your sleeping self. What a journey, and what an organic beautiful growth. So many interesting conversations.
First, I feel like such an intellectual knowing the meaning of the Anthropocene. This was one of the most enjoyable books in my reading history with really valuable insights from John Green. Reviewing and rating random topics? Yes, I am game. There's so much in life and in our surroundings to look deeper into it and find meaning, and this book inspired me to do that.
My manager recommended this and I thought it was going to be a very corporate book but to my surprise, it was not! I really enjoyed it, learned a lot and understood more about the reasons behind some of mine and other people's actions.
I have to say I liked “Find Me” more than “Call Me By Your Name”. The way “Find Me” is divided and organized to tell the stories of other characters other than Elio and Oliver was a great development since it was really enlightening to see the way that this love also touched other people that, somehow were also living the feelings flowing between them. The story of Sami and Miranda was precious, and once again, very similar to Elio and Oliver's in a more mature way. The different vigils were a beautiful depiction of memories that last forever. The story of the Greek colony in Italy (Poseidonia) was a perfect representation. I really enjoyed seeing the person that Elio became, and despite the ending not being the one that I was expecting, it left me very satisfied and for that reason this book deserves five stars.
My nightmare neighbor. The antagonist in this book made me feel so uncomfortable but couldn't stop reading. It was very interesting reading this book from the autistic character point of view. I really enjoyed it.
Let's not wait for a memoir to actually start being empathetic, and see that people are doing the best they can. What a strong woman!
Not for me, but the good is the that story is kinda cool and the bad is that the ending wasn't worth it.
I personally admire the smoothness in changing between timelines without even specifying. From a writing perspective, it is not an easy thing to accomplish. The story is very emotional and the opposite to fireworks. This will leave you being more grateful for what you've had or have. Though the writing and story felt very demonstrative, in my opinion it lacks a message.
I love books that add real historical events into the story, makes it more real. A great writing job.
Pay attention to the initial sensitive/trigger warning. It is an incredible story in the sense of displaying the horrible things that happened in human society... done by humans. It creates awareness and it's not told from the point-of-view of selling you a fictional story but rather lets you know that these are things that are currently happening in Native communities and any other community, to be honest. I got confused a little bit by the time jumps, but was able to catch up later. Could be slow at the beginning but it becomes a page-turner eventually.
What a cruel world we live in. But what a blessing some people are. I want to start by saying that I was sobbing while reading the final part of this memoir. Javier tells us his experience coming to the US from El Salvador through the Mexican border to meet his parents when he was 9 years old, by himself. Even though the title is Solito (alone), this is also a story of strangers becoming family. You see how bad humans can be. But you get to see the beauty of humanity and the good in people. “To ... all the immigrants I met on my way to the U.S. & never saw again. I wouldn't be here without you.”
Where can I start? Well, first, this reading felt like it was never going to end for me. A lot of pages but felt like the story in general could've been told in less than that. I am still not fully sure what was the drive of it. On the good side, I loved the writing. We see Demon telling us the story since he was a kid and you can see that the words and storytelling are those of someone that age, and you are able to see the growth and how he matures with the passing of every page.
The character of June made me a bit uncomfortable, but I suppose the writer created it with this intention. I'm taking it as a character that I for sure have encountered throughout my life: a white person that says they're not racist and that they voted for Biden (the former not having anything to do with the fact), but I've caught many uncomfortable/weird comments in conversations that imply otherwise. This book clearly shows the way that “cancel culture” and social media can destroy someone's future, or worse, life. It doesn't matter if the victim has lied or told the truth. A thought-provoking story that reaffirms why I take my time to form an opinion when I read something on social media. I am giving this book 3-stars for more than half of it left me with a feeling of no direction
What a brilliant way to come back with a second part to answer questions that were out there since 1985.
I keep reading these stories about strangers becoming family and I love it. I like exploring the good in humans. This book was hug!
I remember when iCarly premiered and I would watch all the episodes thinking “Wow, how great those kids whose jobs are to act in this very fun show! Their lives must be so cool!”. Now in my 30s, I already knew fame and the industries that support it are tainted and can be considered at times a crazy and damaging hole to fall in. But this wasn't everything, I am sad that Jennette had to go through what she went through, specifically instigated by the closest people to her, but I also think her braveness to owning her story and deciding she wants to be okay is incredible, and inspirational. This is not a perfect story, a fairytale. This is a reality with the most “ups” and most downs, with how bad and how good it can get, but also with a great message. Eye-opener. Recommended.
“I wrote this book thinking about all we couldn't say.” A debut novel by this writer, beautifully written, mesmerizing, and rich in culture and history. It is tragic yet balanced with hope. I loved this book and was always so eager to return to its pages.