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Naty S

naty@bookrastinating.com

Joined 1 day, 15 hours ago

I grew up around books and still enjoy reading as an adult, but I don’t read as consistently as I used to, so I have a backlog on my shelf. Hoping Bookwyrm will motivate me to read more.

My main Fediverse instance: fosstodon.org/@eclecticpassions

FAVOURITE GENRES: - Nonfiction (science, psychology, self help) - Fiction (classics, contemporary, romance, mystery, thriller)

DEVICES/SOFTWARE: - Kobo Aura One Limited Edition (second-hand) - KOReader (NickelMenu) - Self-hosted Calibre - Kobo built-in Overdrive - Nothing Phone 3a - KOReader - Libby - iPad Mini 6 - Yomu Pro - Libby

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Naty S has read 0 of 3 books.

Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist (1999)

The Alchemist (Portuguese: O Alquimista) is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho which was …

Made an impression when I was young

I don't actually recall the plot; I read it when I was still a youngster. I remember it made a lasting impression about chasing dreams and not giving up. Maybe it is worth a re-read now as an adult.

Sally Rooney: Beautiful World, Where Are You (Hardcover, 2021, Farrar, Straus and Giroux)

Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he’d …

Mundane, characters are boring

I personally did not enjoy this book; it just did not resonate with me. The characters lack depth and it's just backwards and forwards with no real plot. I bought the book because the story takes place in Dublin, where I studied and have fond memories.