bookishjade's reviews
605 reviews

The Idiot by Elif Batuman

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Brief Notes on the Art and Manner of Arranging One's Books by Georges Perec

challenging reflective medium-paced

3.75

The Odd Woman and the City by Vivian Gornick

emotional reflective medium-paced

2.0

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Promised Party: Kahlo, Basquiat and Me by Jennifer Clement

emotional reflective medium-paced

2.5

Butter by Asako Yuzuki

dark mysterious 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

Michael Cunningham's the Hours by Tory Young

informative slow-paced

3.0

Half-Arse Human by Leena Norms

funny hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

The Hours by Michael Cunningham

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5