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      • 1 Star/Did Not Finish1 Star reads and books I didn’t finish. I use this for books I couldn’t finish. If I finished a book, it meant it was passable at least so deserves an extra star! It is very rare that I need to do this, I’m good at knowing my own taste. Usually if  a book got this rating I’d made a miscalculation when I picked it up! I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 2 Stars2 out of 5 star  book reviews. I finished the book but it felt like a struggle, and I probably ended up skim reading a lot of it just to get though the thing. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 3 Stars3 out of 5 star book reviews. These are middle-of-the-road books. Nothing that got me excited, but they were fine and I probably had a good time reading most of it. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 4 Stars4 out of 5 star book reviews. I had a good time reading it, I felt like I got something out of the experience and I’d recommend it to other people. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 5 Stars5 out of 5 star book reviews. I got super excited about it! I’ll buy a hard copy for my library, and I’ll likely read it again. Sometimes for these books, I’ll write up a longer review with analysis. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
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Several People Are Typing by Carl Kasulke 4/5 stars Genre: Humour, Workplace Positives: + Ridiculous, unconventional, and funny! + Told in the format of workplace messenger chat makes it a quick read! + Weird in the best way. + Sneaks in a surprisingly cute romance too. - Still no idea what was happening but I‘m happy about that! Negatives: - You can’t achieve much depth with such a short format.

Several People Are Typing by Carl Kalsulke

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 25, 2023
So weird, so silly. I loved it - 🤖🤖🤖🤖 4/5 Chatbots
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1984 by George Orwell 4/5 stars Genre: Classic Literature, Dystopic Positives: + Brilliantly read by Stephen Fry! + Remains as relevant as ever. + Provides much fuel for thought as a warning against allowing too much government control over daily life. Negatives: - Weak characterisation. - Political thesis in the middle section kills all momentum in the plot.

1984 by George Orwell

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 25, 2023
Incredibly depressing and feels more relevant than ever - 🥾🥾🥾🥾 4/5 Boots
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Animal Farm by George Orwell 4/5 Stars Genre: Classic Literature, Allegory, Satire Positives: + Brilliantly read by Stephen Fry! + Simply told and accessible story. + Very effective as a satirical allegory for how power corrupts. Negatives: - Based on historical events, it's very depressing!

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 23, 2023
Stephen Fry really brings the story to life! - 🐷🐷🐷🐷 4/5 Pigs
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Idol by Louise O'Neill 4/5 stars Genre: Psychological Thriller Positives: + Unreliable, complex protagonist who is both a victim & ruthless manipulator + I enjoy reading between the lines. + Addictive with mounting tension. + Interesting exploration of memory & manipulation. Negatives: - Lisa could have used a deeper characterisation to flesh out the story.

Idol by Louise O’Neill

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 23, 2023
A messy unreliable narrator made for addictive reading! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 18, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 Stars - Cute but feels a little dated for 2023.
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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 18, 2023
Like reading an overly sentimental made for TV movie - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 Stars
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Reading Roundup: September 2023

Reading Roundup: September 2023

Posted inBooks, Reading RoundupOctober 1, 2023
In September we read 2 ebooks (one twice), read 2 and gave up on 2 more Lisa Jewell audiobooks.
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A Lady’s Guide To Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin 3/5 Stars Genre: Regency Romance Positives: + Kitty is a confident, pragmatic and independent protagonist. + A twist on the marriage mart romance from an outsider perspective. + Lovers can communicate effectively! Negatives: - Feels very flat. - The first half drags. - Very tame with no sexual tension! - Feels like side characters were out having all the fun & romance off the page!

A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsSeptember 20, 2023
A middle of the road regency romance that lacked chemistry - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Reading Roundup: August 2023

Reading Roundup: August 2023

Posted inBooks, Reading RoundupSeptember 4, 2023
In August I read 4 books and abandoned one - not bad!
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Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer

Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsAugust 6, 2023
A satisfying conclusion to the series! Cinder and her friends execute their plan to free the people of Lunar and Earth from Levana's tyranny. - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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