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Really 3.5 stars.
Thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book! It’s not what I typically read, but it’s a great book to start off for the summer season. The book reads like a typical woman’s fiction book, following each member of a family as they deal with sudden tragedy. Through each lens, we get to piece together their family history and the cracks that have built over time.
I enjoyed each character in this book, as Higgins does a good job of making their voices unique. Together, they paint a picture of their family, one that a lot of people will be able to relate to. There are points where you get angry with what’s happening, the circumstances that Juliet, Sadie, Barb, and John find themselves in. But Higgins allows them to grow throughout the book, and allows them to grow with each other.
The overall message is also one that hits home with me; the fact that no matter how much you can plan, life never goes the way you expect it to. And accepting that (and yourself) is where you can start to find joy and happiness. Honestly, a great message for everything that’s been happening in the last year or so. 2020 hasn’t gone the way anyone has expected it to, so this overall message is extremely timely.
While there were aspects of the plot that were easy to predict, this is an overall enjoyable read that will make a perfect beach companion.
Really 3.5 stars.
Thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book! It’s not what I typically read, but it’s a great book to start off for the summer season. The book reads like a typical woman’s fiction book, following each member of a family as they deal with sudden tragedy. Through each lens, we get to piece together their family history and the cracks that have built over time.
I enjoyed each character in this book, as Higgins does a good job of making their voices unique. Together, they paint a picture of their family, one that a lot of people will be able to relate to. There are points where you get angry with what’s happening, the circumstances that Juliet, Sadie, Barb, and John find themselves in. But Higgins allows them to grow throughout the book, and allows them to grow with each other.
The overall message is also one that hits home with me; the fact that no matter how much you can plan, life never goes the way you expect it to. And accepting that (and yourself) is where you can start to find joy and happiness. Honestly, a great message for everything that’s been happening in the last year or so. 2020 hasn’t gone the way anyone has expected it to, so this overall message is extremely timely.
While there were aspects of the plot that were easy to predict, this is an overall enjoyable read that will make a perfect beach companion.
Trigger warning: sexual assault, violence, drug abuse, alcohol abuse
This memoir by author Alice Sebold accounts her rape during her freshman year of college and what happened after. I always struggle rating stories like this because it's someone's life story. But the writing felt mediocre to me. It's an important story to read, though.
This memoir by author Alice Sebold accounts her rape during her freshman year of college and what happened after. I always struggle rating stories like this because it's someone's life story. But the writing felt mediocre to me. It's an important story to read, though.
I'm going to second what a lot of the reviews say here: definitely listen to this on audio. Trevor Noah does such a fantastic job narrating this, and it's helpful to head some of the languages he uses spoken outloud. It's engaging and he keeps you listening.
Outside of the narration, this collection of essays is an inside look at growing up in South Africa. But it also looks at racism and systems designed to keep people separate. Such a great read!
Outside of the narration, this collection of essays is an inside look at growing up in South Africa. But it also looks at racism and systems designed to keep people separate. Such a great read!
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I read this when it first came out, but of course it has blown up in the book banning world over the course of the last 3 or 4 years. Even though, you know, this was originally published for adults, though it does have high teen appeal. Still considered an adult graphic novel memoir.
But I digress. There's so much to love in this book from Kobabe, who explores eir own struggles with gender and sexuality. I'm sure there are plenty of teens and adults alike that can relate to the things Kobabe encounters, and it's an important story for those that might not generally see this kind of representation. Can't wait to talk about it at book club tomorrow!
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There's a lot to love about this graphic memoir that adequately explains gender and asexuality. It's raw, honest, and emotional. The text is somewhat simple, but it still portrays big emotions. An important graphic novel!
But I digress. There's so much to love in this book from Kobabe, who explores eir own struggles with gender and sexuality. I'm sure there are plenty of teens and adults alike that can relate to the things Kobabe encounters, and it's an important story for those that might not generally see this kind of representation. Can't wait to talk about it at book club tomorrow!
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There's a lot to love about this graphic memoir that adequately explains gender and asexuality. It's raw, honest, and emotional. The text is somewhat simple, but it still portrays big emotions. An important graphic novel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Blood, Medical trauma
This book is well-researched, well-written, and about a part of history I didn't know much about. But, just not my cup of tea. It will lead to interesting discussion at book club, though!
Robin Miles is quickly becoming one of my favorite narrators. Plus, this book touches on a lot of different topics, topics that would generate a lot of great discussion in the classroom. From gender definitions to explanations of the social justice system, there's a lot to learn in this short book.
You can tell this book was well researched, not only showing how the FBI investigates instances of espionage, but also showing the background of Brian Regan. At times, the information almost feels like too much, but the underlying story definitely keeps you reading. I learned a lot of interesting things!
A quick audiobook listen all about how to change your marketing plans into stories. I'll admit, audio probably wasn't the best choice for this, even though the author narrated it beautifully. Sitting down and being able to take notes would be more effective. But the information was interesting, nonetheless!
Wow. I'm so glad I finally read this. There's so much about this book that's eye opening and lessons about learning new information being allowed to change. Westover's writing is also engrossing. So much to think about!