djreads's Reviews (577)

Why We Can't Wait

4.0

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

This is a must read for anyone who considers themselves an activist. Everyone should read it, but no activist should hesitate to pick it up immediately.

Giovanni's Room

James Baldwin

3.5

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-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

Deep. Gut-wrenching. Thought provoking. A little boring at points. Aggravating at others. Loathsome but redeemable* characters.

What You Are Looking For is in the Library

Michiko Aoyama

4.5

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Such a sweet set of stories. This book feels like a love letter to librarians and those who are finding their way. Loved it.

Erasure

Percival Everett

4.0

dark funny reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Fantastic book! A really thought-provoking experience. The book within the book…😳🤯 I’m sad that I didn’t buddy-read this. I need to discuss some of the themes and things the book brought up for me. The film was a good adaptation with the appropriate amount of liberties taken for cinematic viewing.