Hana Gabrielle Bidon
Just finished this Russian classic today and I am wondering why I didn't read it sooner. It was a mysterious and dark novel written in a classic Russian style during the time period it was written in. Masterful writing that reels you in with unlikable characters with strong character development.
Finally got to reading it in French and it's so much better in its original language
Rating: 4.25 stars
I like the structure and execution of this book. It's extremely well-written but I wish that there wasn't any mention of technology that feels like ADHD because ADHD is much more complicated than a lack of focus and shortened attention span. I actually have ADHD and my symptoms vary based on the activity. ADHD can also mean hyperfocusing on an activity, which isn't as often talked about. Other than that, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.
I read the first few pages of this book and decided to not continue reading it. The plot doesn't fascinate me and I felt like it was unnecessary to have an author's interlude before going into the first chapter.
She wrote one of the most memorable and touching memoirs of all time. I didn't realize how unjust the American criminal justice system is until I read her memoir. Kudos to Lara for getting out of jail and picking up the pieces so she can reunite with her kids and redeem herself. Thanks, NetGalley, for an honest review. I look forward to reading more of her works in the future.
This book felt way too dense to talk about feminism and I didn't finish it after reading one chapter.
The book was merely okay, but I wish there was more character development in the book that didn't feel too over the top.
Merged review:
The book was merely okay, but I wish there was more character development in the book that didn't feel too over the top.
What a thought provoking book that I read in perfect timing. As someone who is getting more into sustainable and ethical fashion, it's unbelievable that fashion brands still put in unsafe chemicals into their clothes. Airlines should do a much better job of protecting their employees and not gaslight them. I'm glad these issues have been brought to light to raise awareness and call to action.
Rating: 3.5 stars
The topic is interesting and kept me reading for two consecutive hours, but the last third of the book didn't capture my attention as much as the first two-thirds of the book.
This book is phenomenal and stands as one of the best nonfiction books that I read about trauma. As a woman of color, this book spoke to me in ways that other self-help books about trauma haven't and recognized multiple forms of trauma that would contribute to complex PTSD, including sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma, and racism. The exercises are incredibly helpful and I'll be sharing what I reflected from this book to my therapist.
The book fell slightly flat to me in the beginning but got more exciting once they discussed about modern Mars and the future of Mars exploration. I'm looking forward to learning more about their future books to see how they improve their craft.
I found some of her essays okay but the pacing of the book felt so slow and didn't finish it because it wasn't engaging anymore.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Thank you NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book. I especially enjoyed the premise of the novel, which features two Black sisters during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The plot could've used a bit more work, but the book was written well.
I'm glad Paris wrote her memoir to tell her story as she sees it. I didn't expect to love reading her memoir as much as I did but I'm glad she's in a better place now after the trauma she's been through.
This book is one of the best books that I've ever read about the intersections of environmental justice and racial justice. Honestly, I highly recommend reading this book if you're interested in learning about environmental justice from diverse voices. I'm not an active member of environmental justice so this is useful to read so I can learn more.
It's interesting to learn how art can heal trauma and honestly, I can see it. Honestly, this book is a good introduction in learning about neuroscience, trauma psychology, and art, but it's extremely technical and not the most accessible introduction for those who don't want to read books that sound academic and pendantic.
The author definitely mishandled domestic violence, murder, and Ukraine in general. I'm not a fan.
This book was thoroughly enjoyable to me as I learned more about the difficulties of shearing sheep, dyeing wool, and making clothing. I especially adored Peggy's writing style and I gained a lot of knowledge about some of the materials used to make clothes.
I love the rawness and beauty of this memoir. I appreciate how honest John was in his memoir in telling how he lived a life with undiagnosed autism. His family life was clearly a mess and I'm glad that he didn't raise his son how he was raised. I wish the best for him and his family in living a beautiful life.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Thank you NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book. I learned a lot about Kendrick Perkins, whom I didn't know prior to reading this book. I especially loved the beginning of the book and fell in love with his writing. His writing fell slightly flat in the middle but I learned a lot about Black American History that I never learned in my history lessons.
