jo_22's Reviews (399)

hopeful reflective fast-paced

Interesting to learn about Dolly and how her career/life is an example of feminism and pro-working class and poor women. Quick read and reads  like an essay in the way Smarsh talks about parallel experiences in her family members’ lives. 
informative medium-paced

Really liked this - was interesting and made me more cognizant of breathing patterns. I like how his experience in the study was one part of the storytelling and the other was discussing other studies and historical evidence. 
fast-paced

Meh biased and lots of generalizations without any actionable takeaways. 
hopeful informative reflective medium-paced
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked the different perspectives and the character flaws as a core to the story and themes. Had me think of inner child work. 
emotional sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Entertaining but also feels a bit oversimplified for the sake of it being a romantic novel
challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Really enjoyed this, the characters, mystery, themes, etc. 
inspiring medium-paced

Interesting and inspiring. A bit cliche writing at times and I wish there was more discussed about the systemic forces at play that allow toxic workplace cultures/behaviors to occur. However I admire her bravery and endurance.