The Compound by Aisling Rawle
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This book didn’t go anywhere and I didn’t think it was interesting. Sorry 🙁 Not even sure what it was trying to be.
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How can one possibly rate this book. What a terrible tragedy Li and her husband have had to endure. Can’t imagine the loss of not one but two children to suicide. I love Li’s writing and wish it were not non-fiction.
Liz Moore’s books are always slow burns and they are always so so good. Deep deep character development, unexpected but not shocking turns that makes the book go deeper and become richly layered.
3.5 stars Another light but delightful read. I liked the women in this book and I liked how they found ways to make life work for them.
Made me laugh out loud several times. Light and delightful and really enjoyable. Always love reading about strong women.
I think this book wasn’t sure what it wanted to be. And also, I think there’s a lot here. The part that was most interesting to me wasn’t actually the AI bits but the family dynamics and what happens to them when everyone has a secret. It made me think a bit about the Celeste Ng book. I enjoyed how much it made me think.
I think this book wasn’t sure what it wanted to be. And also, I think there’s a lot here. The part that was most interesting to me wasn’t actually the AI bits but the family dynamics and what happens to them when everyone has a secret. It made me think a bit about the Celeste Ng book. I enjoyed how much it made me think.
I love these books where the parable is reminding you something about your own life. And I love the idea of investing into your own luck and also I love the generational aspect of this story. Cynics might not like these simple and sweet stories with profound messages but I truly enjoy them. with gratitude to netgalley and HarperOne for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I am dejected to admit that I am DNFing this at the 62% mark. I think it’s interesting and well written but I also think it’s dragging and I can’t get myself to stay invested. 🙁
Loved this story. It was suspense and character-focused and heart wrenching and also interesting. Not predictable in my opinion. Recommended.
I really really loved the beginning but especially the middle of this book. I loved reading about each of the characters and got really attached to the story. I am giving it 4 stars because I thought the ending really dragged. But it was still a really unique awesome story.
A really creative memoir that’s also a graphic novel. The artist is clearly incredibly talented and I loved the unique style and the meta topic. Highly recommended. |
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