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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
About a quarter of the way through, the main character’s mother in law tells a story about the horrendous lynching of a black man. In addition, the author pigeonholes one of the black characters (Mrs. Greene) in a stereotypical caretaking role. It made me wonder why so far the purposes of the black characters were to be murdered or to serve. The housewives are also portrayed in a one dimensional manner that becomes grating after a while. I get that the author might be trying to make a comment about the racism and misogyny in our society, but it fell flat. I couldn’t finish.
Later by Stephen King
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Rape, Drug use, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol
People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present by Dara Horn
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Genocide, and Hate crime
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism
My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew by Abigail Pogrebin
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5