mergwenthur's reviews
72 reviews

Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant by Tracy Borman

informative medium-paced

3.0

One Day by David Nicholls

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Brontes by Kathryn White

informative sad fast-paced

4.0

The Turn of the Screw and The Aspern Papers by Henry James

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe by Caroline Dodds Pennock

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is a must read! An incredibly interesting part of history which, as the book discusses, is often unknown.

Caroline was very honest and real about her intentions for this book and she constantly reiterates how she is not speaking FOR Indigenous people. Throughout, she also explains why she is/isn't using certain terminology which is key to discussions around colonialism. 

Personally, I know very little about Indigenous history but overall the contents were easy to follow! There were definitely times when I had to flick back because a few different people had been mentioned but I struggle with that in general (fiction and nonfiction) and I know if I read it again it'll be easier. 

Caroline pretty much uncovers a wide range of Indigenous history (in Europe) detailing both enslaved and free people which is also so important! 

The Private Lives of the Tudors by Tracy Borman

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Alexandre Dumas as a French Symbol Since 1870: All for One and One for All in a Global France by

informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Memoirs of the Duc de Saint-Simon by Lucy Norton, Louis de Rouvroy de Saint-Simon

informative medium-paced

4.0

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

emotional informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0