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Our Family in Fiji by David Todd
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Loved exploring this family history from a university friend. I knew nothing about the history of indentured Indian workers in Fiji!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation
Moderate: Racism
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
A solid, interesting listen, but I needed more from this! I felt like I didn't leave with a clear understanding of what was going on and why — maybe Lewis himself didn't know? It also felt like the book ended so soon after the main climatic event! Maybe the project needed to be extended before the book was marked as complete! Michael Lewis is one of my favourite nonfiction authors but I think I wish Patrick Radden Keefe had written this!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Come Forth As Gold by Erica Dansereau
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
How awesome to read the debut novel of StoryGraph's first ever user? 😍
I enjoyed getting immersed in Kitty and Claude's story, immediately transported to the 1940s and the small, dusty town of Goldfield, Nevada!
Not being religious, I did struggle with the main themes surrounding God and faith. However, the protagonists' beautiful story still shone through!
I enjoyed getting immersed in Kitty and Claude's story, immediately transported to the 1940s and the small, dusty town of Goldfield, Nevada!
Not being religious, I did struggle with the main themes surrounding God and faith. However, the protagonists' beautiful story still shone through!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've finally read this classic, in time for the latest movie (which I was surprised to see massively simplified the book, in terms of plot points and themes explored).
I really liked the book! I liked the letter structure and appreciated all of the themes covered. I certainly did not expect to laugh out loud at parts, especially so early on. Those who've read the book or seen one of the film adaptations might guess at what was the cause of this!
Didn't have as much of an emotional pull as I thought it would have though!
I really liked the book! I liked the letter structure and appreciated all of the themes covered. I certainly did not expect to laugh out loud at parts, especially so early on. Those who've read the book or seen one of the film adaptations might guess at what was the cause of this!
Didn't have as much of an emotional pull as I thought it would have though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Classism
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this! A solid romance!
(Wanna go watch When Harry Met Sally now!)
(Wanna go watch When Harry Met Sally now!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Awww, I had such a wonderful time with this book. I went into a bookstore with a friend who said: "In December, I like to just read books I don't know much about that my friends have loved throughout the year, so choose me a book, Nadia!"
I said: "I love this! I want to do this too! You choose me a book!"
And she chose me Lessons in Chemistry. I knew nothing about what this book was about except for the fact that maybe there was some cooking involved because of a marketing stand I saw of it at the London Book Fair.
My friend told me the book was many things and boy was she right!
The humour, the emotion, the shocking moments, the reflective moments, the life lessons. Just brilliant and filled with quirky fun! I had several out-loud chuckles and smiles. Even one gasp. Lots on public transport.
Will definitely be looking out for whatever Bonnie Garmus releases next!
I said: "I love this! I want to do this too! You choose me a book!"
And she chose me Lessons in Chemistry. I knew nothing about what this book was about except for the fact that maybe there was some cooking involved because of a marketing stand I saw of it at the London Book Fair.
My friend told me the book was many things and boy was she right!
The humour, the emotion, the shocking moments, the reflective moments, the life lessons. Just brilliant and filled with quirky fun! I had several out-loud chuckles and smiles. Even one gasp. Lots on public transport.
Will definitely be looking out for whatever Bonnie Garmus releases next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked this book! I was worried that it wouldn't be suitable as an audiobook but I think it worked really well. I was engaged the whole way through and enjoyed both of the main storylines/time periods. Also, loved the creepy vibes! It just had a bunch of things I love in a novel.
I'd heard that this book had a lot of footnotes and that that, combined with the different timelines, might be confusing on audio, but it flowed well. Maybe even better than if I'd been reading it in print! Also, pretty impressed with how I hardly got lost amongst what was a large cast of characters.
I'm only sad that I missed out on the illustrations. I took a little peek in a bookstore when I was about 60% through and was hoping to find them all online in the PDF attachment that came with the audiobook, but it only had the map of the school! Will have to go back to another bookstore and see! (This disappointment had no impact on my rating, mind.)
I'd heard that this book had a lot of footnotes and that that, combined with the different timelines, might be confusing on audio, but it flowed well. Maybe even better than if I'd been reading it in print! Also, pretty impressed with how I hardly got lost amongst what was a large cast of characters.
I'm only sad that I missed out on the illustrations. I took a little peek in a bookstore when I was about 60% through and was hoping to find them all online in the PDF attachment that came with the audiobook, but it only had the map of the school! Will have to go back to another bookstore and see! (This disappointment had no impact on my rating, mind.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Vomit, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy
Saga: Compendium One by Fiona Staples, Brian K. Vaughan
4.5
Great to revisit Vols 1-9 to prepare for Vols 10 and beyond...and catch up on my pages goal. 👀
The Fund: Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, and the Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend by Rob Copeland
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Ray Dalio's Principles was recommended to me about a decade ago and I only finally started reading it 6 months ago after finding a nice hardback edition in the bookstore. And I'm still reading it mainly because I've been taking notes...
...and well, when I saw that this book existed — I think I may have gasped when I saw it online — I had to check it out. 😅
There were a few things I had been sceptical about in Principles and it was interesting and validating to see just how right I was in certain cases.
Both (very) surprised and not surprised about what's detailed in this book. There were several intriguing and tense "behind-the-scenes at Bridgewater" stories and the audiobook narration was very good. Copeland himself did a great job of making you remember who each person was as the story progressed, which is great as losing track of who's who is often a point of difficulty in books like these.
I'm still going to finish Principles, but with an even bigger grain of salt than the one I had cultivated on my own. 😅
...and well, when I saw that this book existed — I think I may have gasped when I saw it online — I had to check it out. 😅
There were a few things I had been sceptical about in Principles and it was interesting and validating to see just how right I was in certain cases.
Both (very) surprised and not surprised about what's detailed in this book. There were several intriguing and tense "behind-the-scenes at Bridgewater" stories and the audiobook narration was very good. Copeland himself did a great job of making you remember who each person was as the story progressed, which is great as losing track of who's who is often a point of difficulty in books like these.
I'm still going to finish Principles, but with an even bigger grain of salt than the one I had cultivated on my own. 😅
Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Listened to this on audio and the narration was very good! I was curious as to where the story was going but ultimately lost interest towards the end and didn't find the ending/final motives clear/satisfying.
Wayyy too many similes used in this one. Became rather cringe! 😬
Wayyy too many similes used in this one. Became rather cringe! 😬
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy and Alcohol