What did you read this year?
Shortest Book
99
pages
Longest Book
557
pages
Average book length in
2023
301
pages
Most Shelved
781,495
people
also shelved
Least Shelved
409
people
also shelved
Byrd’s
average rating for
2023
3.6
3.6
Highest Rated on Goodreads
4.30
average
Byrd’s first review of the year
it was amazing
An amazingly, in-depth autography about a tale of loss, trauma, and finding your way. This is a very heavy book, emotionally and in length. I have made extensive highlights so don't read those unless you have read the book yourself.
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BYRD’S
2023
BOOKS
it was amazing
it was amazing
Byrd’s last review of the year
did not like it
Published in 1941, and winner of mystery novel of the year, this one simply does not stand up to modern reading standards. Too many characters, not enough plot, a weak (pretty much non-existent) romance, and a character being framed who is left alone at all times. Worse? The writing isn't even clever (something you can say about Patricia Wentworth's books).
First, the book has far too many characters. At any given point there are about 2 dozen peo ...more
First, the book has far too many characters. At any given point there are about 2 dozen peo ...more
What did you read this year?
