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6 reviews
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
he got that dawg in him
Black No More by George S. Schuyler
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book raises a very interesting commentary about race & how we view race. I know that statement could describe a lot of works, but Black No More stands out for how the main character decides to combat the racism aimed at him and other Black people. The author raises questions about the ethicality of exploiting your own people's struggles for personal benefit & abandoning your identity.
The Plague by Albert Camus
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not my favorite Camus work, but was still a very interesting read! I find the personalities of the characters to be very fun to dissect in this work, although it's a bit of a struggle. My favorite is the guy that counts peas all day. Although I must admit that this book is hard to read without relating everything to 2020, although the events of The Plague happened on a much smaller scale. As always, Camus provides a narrative that makes you reflect on human behavior and what drives it.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
GREGOR SAMSA I COULD'VE TREATED YOU BETTER
Kafka's mind is a very interesting place to be. A classic that's a good introduction to absurdism, or a deep read for those who like bugs.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Kafka's mind is a very interesting place to be. A classic that's a good introduction to absurdism, or a deep read for those who like bugs.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Charlie, we accept the love we think we deserve." 24
It's easy to be accepting of a book that's regarded highly & recommended time and time again. However, this is legitimately one of the best books I've ever read. It's the type of book that makes you look forward to when you can read the next chapter. I know that coming of age books can be overlooked by others, but I find the genre (& subsequently The Perks of Being a Wallflower) to give an ever-important insight into who we are to ourselves and to others. I highly recommend for anyone struggling to make sense of their past, their present, and their future.
Also, definitely on my to-buy list!
It's easy to be accepting of a book that's regarded highly & recommended time and time again. However, this is legitimately one of the best books I've ever read. It's the type of book that makes you look forward to when you can read the next chapter. I know that coming of age books can be overlooked by others, but I find the genre (& subsequently The Perks of Being a Wallflower) to give an ever-important insight into who we are to ourselves and to others. I highly recommend for anyone struggling to make sense of their past, their present, and their future.
Also, definitely on my to-buy list!
Where Are Your Boys Tonight?: The Oral History of Emo's Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008 by Chris Payne
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
"What I take from that season of life is that we all have this one golden summer of life- which Riot! truly felt like- that we can try to mine out of forever... or we can appreciate it for what it was and carry on. We have to find our other summers. Those other definitive seasons in our lives that make us feel like we're exactly where we're supposed to be. If you're always turning around, facing the direction you came from, how can you appreciate where you're standing today? You have to give yourself a chance."
Haley Williams, 391
SO GOOD I LOVE EMO PEOPLE :3
Legitimately though, this book is very good. I don't tend to find non-fiction very interesting, but this book really sucked me in. You can tell the author is very talented in what he does and has a passion for the scene. I absolutely loved this book and it's definitely on my to-buy list now. Go read this my fellow emos!!!!
Haley Williams, 391
SO GOOD I LOVE EMO PEOPLE :3
Legitimately though, this book is very good. I don't tend to find non-fiction very interesting, but this book really sucked me in. You can tell the author is very talented in what he does and has a passion for the scene. I absolutely loved this book and it's definitely on my to-buy list now. Go read this my fellow emos!!!!