October Wrap Up

TL;DR

April shares her mixed feelings about the books she read in October, including a DNF, two three-star reads, and a four-star read.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting her go with it today I am going through everything that I read in October and I'm sharing them with you let's get into it now I apologize that you're not seeing my bookshelves in the background but Nora is asleep on her little cushion on the couch I have some time and I thought that I would just film this video righ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 "Severance" was a disappointing read for April due to a boring plot and an annoying main character.
• 🖤 "Hex" failed to live up to its promising premise, lacking terrifying moments and featuring irritating characters.
• ❤️‍🩹 "I Know Who You Are" had its enjoyable elements, but the ending left April feeling indifferent.
• 🖤 "Cilka's Journey" had a fascinating storyline but lacked character depth and emotional impact.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was April's biggest issue with the book "Severance"?

April found the main character annoying and the story boring, which made her lose interest and give up on the book.

Q: Why was April disappointed with "Hex"?

April had high expectations for the book, but found it lacked the terrifying moments promised in the blurb and the characters were annoying.

Q: What did April think of the ending of "I Know Who You Are"?

Although the book had some enjoyable elements, April felt indifferent towards the ending and even had a couple of alternate endings in mind that she would have preferred.

Q: What did April like about "Cilka's Journey"?

April found the storyline of the book fascinating and appreciated the author's thorough research. However, she felt that the characters lacked depth and the story didn't have the emotional impact she expected.

Q: What issues did April have with "The Silent Patient"?

While April enjoyed the book's twists and turns, she felt uncomfortable with the male gaze portrayal of the female characters and found the psychotherapist's character unrealistic.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April bought a book called "Severance," but found it boring and the main character annoying, leading her to give up on it.

• She had high hopes for "Hex," but was disappointed by the lack of terrifying moments and annoying characters.

• "I Know Who You Are" had some great elements, like flashbacks and a Gone Girl vibe, but the ending left her feeling indifferent.

• In "Cilka's Journey," April found the storyline fascinating, but felt that the characters lacked depth and the story didn't have the emotional impact she expected.

• April's four-star read, "The Silent Patient," kept her engaged with its twists and turns, but she had some issues with the male gaze and the portrayal of the psychotherapist.