well_read_unicorn's Reviews (344)

A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects

Robell Awake

5.0

challenging informative sad fast-paced

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Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech

Sara Wachter-Boettcher

5.0

informative reflective medium-paced

An amazing book even if you don't work in tech or UX.

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House of Shades

Lianne Dillsworth

3.75

challenging emotional informative sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Very twisty and well ploted tale but a little boring/dry. But I did learn about abolition and slavery in England.

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Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

DID NOT FINISH: 63%

The Drowning Summer

C.L. Herman

4.0

adventurous emotional informative mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Talk Sweetly to Me

Courtney Milan

3.5

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Gather the Fortunes

Bryan Camp

DID NOT FINISH: 3%

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Ok, I see now why this used book was only $1. So far it's all "tell, no show". I skimmed to the end of the princess's part (pg 152) and it's all that style, no chapters. Which is ex austing to me. This person seems really fascinating but I think I'd rather listen to a podcast about her instead of reading this book.