nocturnaltuna

Mixed feelings on The Hunger Games – Catching Fire, but I can see why people love it. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

The Lord of the Flies has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.

Mixed feelings on The Lord of the Flies, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

I went into To Kill a Mockingbird with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

Mixed feelings on The Witches, but I can see why people love it. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.