kathispathi's Reviews (112)

The Satsuma Complex

Bob Mortimer

2.5

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I can see why so many people liked this book but it's not my type of humour.

The Man Who Saw Everything

Deborah Levy

2.5

challenging mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I'm so confused! How do you rate a book that you didn't understand? I wish I could discuss this with someone as even reading online summaries and explanation seems to go over my head

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Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

Hwang Bo-Reum

5.0

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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: Yes

Absolutely loved it. Loved every single character. I thought it would be just a cosy read (Which it was) but it is also talks about Work-Life balance, happiness, toxic work environments and what society's expectations are.

Nevada

Imogen Binnie

2.5

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I loved the afterword. I listened to the audio book narrated by the author who did a great job there.

The afterword made me appreciate the book at bit more but I am not a fan of books where a story doesn't get resolved at the end.

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Both of You

Adele Parks

2.5

mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was an interesting take to set it during the pandemic but I didn't feel like it made a difference to be honest. I found some of the POVs more successfull than others. Overall a very quick and easy read.