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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
challenging
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Slow to start. Fleabag-esque depiction of the selfishness and all consuming nature of grief. Despite the title, I felt neither rested nor relaxed- the narrator's response to loss is relatable and almost addictive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: War and Terminal illness
Minor: Sexual assault and Racism
Lysistrata by Aristophanes
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Love a sex strike, really good one from aristophanes
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, War, and Sexual harassment
The Symposium by Plato
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Socrates speech was the only bit worth reading sorry plato
Normal People by Sally Rooney
emotional
reflective
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
4.5