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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
4.0
I love love love Jane Austen.
Although it took me a month to read this book, it was still incredibly good. I always find it hard to get into a Jane Austen book because of all the different characters, but after a while I got used to being introduced to a new character every chapter that it became easier.
I love the love story in this book so much, but I also think there’s much more to this book than just the love story.
Let’s start with the relationship Elizabeth has with her sisters, especially Jane. She loves her sisters more than anything an does everything to protect them from anything bad. She was there for Jane the whole time she was sad.
I also feel like mrs. Bennet is overhated. She loved her daughters and knew that if they weren’t going to get married to an agreeable man, they would be poor and not live in the best conditions. She just wanted them to be happy and healthy.
I have a couple more books from Jane Austen to read and I’m excited for each of them!!
Although it took me a month to read this book, it was still incredibly good. I always find it hard to get into a Jane Austen book because of all the different characters, but after a while I got used to being introduced to a new character every chapter that it became easier.
I love the love story in this book so much, but I also think there’s much more to this book than just the love story.
Let’s start with the relationship Elizabeth has with her sisters, especially Jane. She loves her sisters more than anything an does everything to protect them from anything bad. She was there for Jane the whole time she was sad.
I also feel like mrs. Bennet is overhated. She loved her daughters and knew that if they weren’t going to get married to an agreeable man, they would be poor and not live in the best conditions. She just wanted them to be happy and healthy.
I have a couple more books from Jane Austen to read and I’m excited for each of them!!
The Do-Over by Lynn Painter
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I LOVED Better Than the Movies, but this was kind of disappointing in my opinion. I didn’t really believe in the romance and sometimes I found the main character a bit annoying.
I did really like the concept of the story and the friendships in the book!!
I did really like the concept of the story and the friendships in the book!!
Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved this book a lot (just like every other book Celeste Ng writes).
Her writing is amazing and I will continue to read everything she has ever written and will write.
The story itself was also beautiful. It was a little bit hard to get into and in the beginning I felt a little distant from the book, but I flew trough the last 150 pages.
Tip: read the author’s note, there’s some interesting information about what influenced her to write the book;)
Her writing is amazing and I will continue to read everything she has ever written and will write.
The story itself was also beautiful. It was a little bit hard to get into and in the beginning I felt a little distant from the book, but I flew trough the last 150 pages.
Tip: read the author’s note, there’s some interesting information about what influenced her to write the book;)
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Lie With Me by Philippe Besson
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5