randelina's Reviews (571)

Little found.

I enjoyed this short and sweet DD/lb story. The way they met was cute and struggles they encountered were relatable. I look forward to more from this series. 

David Gann did a fantastic job putting mountains of information together. I often thought of Capote's In Cold Blood while reading. Both took real world events of non fiction and presented it as easy to read novels. Wonderfully done. 

The story itself is not a happy one. Yet there is some pleasantness in learning about the lives of the survivors. The events detailed are quite harrowing. I can not imagine living during that time of human history. While the book covers the truth of the events, as presented by many different accounts afterwards, it does so in as gentlemanly a way as possible. There is sickness, death, infighting, murder, mutiny, etc. yet none of it is overtly graphic. Rather it reads clinically. Simply statements of fact detailing what occurred. 

I enjoyed this read. I found myself easily pulled along with the story. It is certainly one that I will recommend to my dad, who likes history, and to anyone that appreciates non fiction novels.

I am glad I listened to this rather than read it. I enjoyed the performance given by Paapa Essiedu. Due to the era this tale was written in I did not feel I would have been able to really get into the cadence had it not been for listening.

I have known of this story for years. Watched many different versions of it in cartoons, TV shows, and movies. I wanted to know how the original occurred. It was not as gruesome as I expected. Which was a pleasant surprise. However, that was were the good ended. The psychology and examination of the duality of man was lackluster for me. While it was a fitting, concerning, issue during the time of publication I found it to be too bifurcated. Additionally, the ending lacked closure in my opinion. How does the lawyer react to all he has learned?

I enjoyed it as a classic novel yet I did not actually enjoy the story itself. My overall feeling upon finishing is indifference. Meh, with a shrug. I am glad to have read it but don't feel it necessary to include on a 'must read in your lifetime' list

This book is exactly as advertised, like reading a Hallmark movie with the addition of sexy fun times and provocative language. There was humor through out that had me laughing out loud. Sass galore combined with oodles of feminist stubbornness. Rightfully so to begin with. There are lessons learned and personal growth by both main characters. It is so nice to read a strong woman lead that isn't manipulative. Wonderful to read a man that understands women can do things on their own. I enjoyed this story and the whole cast of characters infinitely more than shitty Christmas movies. 

I listened to the authors narrate this book. It was entertaining to hear each of them read their own sections of writing. I enjoyed most the moments when each described an event from their own point of view. For me this was more of a fluff filler book to listen to while driving. I did like it but I prefer the show much more. I will not go out of my way to listen to our read another book by Sam and Graham.

The dedication promised double the number of lesbians... I got that with double the adventure of the first book. I enjoyed nearly all of it. I will admit that the new love story in this one was a bit 'bang my head against the desk' angsty for my liking. However, I also understand why and I appreciate the extra view that was given to Kianthe and Reyne's story because of it. Their sweet, years-in-the-making, banter is my favorite part of this tale. I love how their relationship has grown from the last book to this one, how they are becoming stronger together, as individuals as much as they are as a couple. 

Again this book was incredibly inclusive. Just as much as the first. Thorne seamlessly acknowledges characters preferences and chosen pronouns. It makes me wonder why we make it so difficult. 

Now I have to wait for book three. Not due to be released until March of 2025. Patience be damned.

I love these books so much. My kids, 8 and 6, are listening to Jim Dale read them on audible. It is such fun to watch their faces as they hear the parts of the story that are not in the movies. This one included more about the house elves and Dobby. We all enjoyed the detail and how it further explains what is happening and why. We are moving on to the next one.

I have finished this book with such a sense of having read a true memoir belonging to a real Hollywood starlet. This was an incredibly well crafted mock biography story. The intricacies and depth that Jenkins Reid included all helped to tell the tale of Evelyn Hugo without making it feel over done, cluttered with detail or unrealistic. The story had turns being humorous, painful, amusing, heartbreaking, uplifting... I finished it having laughed and cried. I am impressed by the accuracy of how the author portrayed bisexuality and the LGBTQ+ experience through several decades. 

This story is easy to get wrapped up in. Yet it is broken up by husband which makes it easy to set it down for a pause. I enjoyed it overall and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys romances, especially ones that step back in history. 

Hauntingly beautiful.

I enjoyed the ending the most. The back and forth of present to past was well written. The story as a whole was slow but built wonderfully towards the end. I liked the characters, Luc as darkness personified was all things onyx and emerald, Henry is splendidly sweet and incredibly relatable with all of his broken storms, and Addie... such a strong, willful, fierce woman. I laughed and cried. I will likely read this again as it is so good.

I think this is a well written story. However, I am not getting into it and find myself dreading attempting to finish it. Rather than disliking a good story simply because I am not in a good place to read it I am going to put it down with the hope of picking it up again in the future.