bestamericangirl1's reviews
9 reviews

The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo by Catherine Johnson

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Xenophobia, and Racism

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

emotional funny inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Slavery, Racism, Miscarriage, and Racial slurs

The Odyssey by Homer

4.75

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Women, Race, & Class by Angela Y. Davis

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

impressive book. angela davis never disappoints and i learnt a lot more about the emancipation of black people and misogynoir than i could’ve ever possibly learnt at school!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Misogyny, Abortion, and Xenophobia

Renia's Diary: A Holocaust Journal by Renia Spiegel

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

this book was so sad:( renia’s poetry was simply beautiful, it’s messy in the best way possible. messy because it’s a teen-girl’s
brain and talking about her first love. such an emotional, emotional story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War and Antisemitism

Made in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States by Bill Bryson

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

3.5

informative and witty! my english teacher loves this guy, and i understand why; this book was incredibly interesting.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racial slurs and Homophobia

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

holy sh*t! this book was amazing, one of my favourite books ever! the characters are so complex, the writing is SUBLIME. you truly are encompassed by the book. 

Film for Her by Orion Carloto

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.0

god, this book is breathtakingly-beautiful. it’s an art piece and a time capsule, compelling and memorable.