2.5 I suppose this book is about class and privilege, I just don’t think it does anything that hasn’t already been done before. The white male is rich 2.5 I suppose this book is about class and privilege, I just don’t think it does anything that hasn’t already been done before. The white male is rich the black female is poor(er), that’s a bit on the nose. Not sure if we are suppose to like the MC or not but she just seems unhinged to me. Also what’s the deal with the subway pricker?...more
This book was 90% fiction + 10% mystery, similar to Little Fire Everywhere kind of vibe. If not for Julia Whelan’s narration, I probably would have DNFThis book was 90% fiction + 10% mystery, similar to Little Fire Everywhere kind of vibe. If not for Julia Whelan’s narration, I probably would have DNFed or gave it lower rating....more
I somehow finished this book… I feel like the author is trying to write something about class and privilege, but for me this is just the male MC’s sexuI somehow finished this book… I feel like the author is trying to write something about class and privilege, but for me this is just the male MC’s sexual conquests (a lot of them) and his stupid decisions (again, there’s a lot of them). It’s interesting how there’s a discussion in there about how there seem to be a lot of unlikable female MCs in books nowadays. I could not agree more. It’s at least something different when the likeable MC is male....more
3.5 This just wasn’t what I expected. It’s definitely not a thriller, it’s barely a mystery. It’s a 500+ page book, so if you didn’t expect a thriller an3.5 This just wasn’t what I expected. It’s definitely not a thriller, it’s barely a mystery. It’s a 500+ page book, so if you didn’t expect a thriller and you grow to care for the characters I suppose I can see you enjoying it. I personally didn’t really care about the characters one way or another....more
**spoiler alert** 2.5 I read The Midnight Library at the beginning of my reading journey and gave it five stars. To be honest if I read it now I don’t **spoiler alert** 2.5 I read The Midnight Library at the beginning of my reading journey and gave it five stars. To be honest if I read it now I don’t think my rating would have been so high. Then three stars for How To Stop Time and four stars for Humans. Read all three of them in 2021.
This book just did not work for me. I enjoy some magical realism and I’ve had my fantasy era. I feel this book is more fantasy than magical realism. Mind reading? Really?? Save the environment? Really??...more
The blurb would have you believe this book is about the friendship between three women, how the MC rebuilds her life with the help of her new friends.The blurb would have you believe this book is about the friendship between three women, how the MC rebuilds her life with the help of her new friends. No, that is a very small portion of this book. The multiple POVs (I stopped counting after 6) and the confusing timeline was just not a good time for me....more
**spoiler alert** I really should have DNFed this one. 80% of this book is about two women that’s in their thirties driving themselves mad about men an**spoiler alert** I really should have DNFed this one. 80% of this book is about two women that’s in their thirties driving themselves mad about men and babies. And just after midway, there’s this random local gossip. Then you wait until the very end to find out it’s not random. I refuse to call this book a thriller. I think it’s a book about two pathetic female MCs; and honestly I’ve seen way too many of them. I am convinced the local gossip plot was put in there so they can market this book as a “thriller”....more
I am not a fan of historical fiction or romance, so giving this book four star shows how much I’ve actually enjoyed this book. At one stage I thought iI am not a fan of historical fiction or romance, so giving this book four star shows how much I’ve actually enjoyed this book. At one stage I thought it’s gonna be a 4.5 but the romance portion just got a bit too much for me....more
DNF @ 60% 1, I’m generally not into books that don’t have a plot and just meanders, AKA literary fictions. 2, I am really judgmental with fictional charDNF @ 60% 1, I’m generally not into books that don’t have a plot and just meanders, AKA literary fictions. 2, I am really judgmental with fictional characters and unlikable characters drive me mad. 3, I am not mentally strong enough for a MC like Sabine....more
I know it’s not the main focus of this book but I found Hannah’s earlier decisions to be irresponsible. I get it if you are in your twenties and you wI know it’s not the main focus of this book but I found Hannah’s earlier decisions to be irresponsible. I get it if you are in your twenties and you wanna chase your dreams and be an artist. Once you have kids though, I feel like your priorities should change. How about get a life insurance? In general I just don’t think it’s a good idea to be financially dependent on someone. She also could have swallowed her pride and ask for help, instead she had her young son sleeping in the car with her. It’s a wonder no one has called child protection on her. Also the romances in this book is too K drama…....more
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