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The Goddess Chronicle by Natsuo Kirino
this story is so beautifully weaved like an ancient tapestry. it was enchanting to read
How Do You Live? by Genzaburō Yoshino
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
im gonna start carrying this around with me like a bible
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Hatchling and Eating the City are so relatable omfg
PopCo by Scarlett Thomas
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
not particularly satisfied with the ending i feel it could have been grander but sometimes it is about the journey and not the destination i guess. i likes the narrative changes and time skips, it made it very engaging and fun to read. over all this is a good book for the train especially if you have an interest in math or computing it’s fun
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
TOO DAMN GOOD BRAH LIKE ACTUALLY THIS IS CRIMINALLY GOOD. everything a novel should be from story telling to narration and dialogue i was absolutely swept away by this writing. such a gorgeous story with gorgeous characters and an important core moment in history i knew ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT. so glad i was able to read this and learn a new perspective. i think this should be mandatory middle school reading in america tbh.