bookishlifeof_asr's reviews
13 reviews

Knots by Colleen Frakes

funny fast-paced

3.0

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

emotional medium-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

4.5

Stitches by David Small

emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

3.25

Couch Fiction: A Graphic Tale of Psychotherapy by Philippa Perry

challenging emotional informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

dark emotional funny informative reflective tense fast-paced

4.25

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.75

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Hijabistan by Sabyn Javeri
Did not finish book.

The stories felt repetitive with dry and dull language.