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Mamotte! Lollipop, Vol. 01 by Michiyo Kikuta
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
When I first picked up this book, I had a lot of mixed feelings. On one hand, I was excited to read a book with characters and a setting that was within my culture, but on the other hand, I was worried that it would be difficult to get through a remind me of the books I struggled to get through in high school and college. However, in reading this book, I was happily surprised. Not only was I introduced to new ideas and thought-provoking quotes, but I have had the opportunity to contemplate what happens in the world. My main complaint is that a lot of things were left unanswered, particularly in terms of the future for Estha and Rahel. While I understand it's mainly left up to interpretation, I would have liked more answers surrounding their story. Definitely give this one a try if you want to give yourself a challenge, but be prepared to look things up if you don't know much about Indian culture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Police brutality
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia
Minor: Incest, Death of parent
Beloved by Toni Morrison
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When I started reading this book, I was worried I wasn't going to like it. Although it came highly recommended, I had trouble getting into it. The plot dragged a bit and I had trouble making sense of what was happening. However, as I continued reading it I was able to better understand it and in time, started devouring each chapter. There's really only one way to describe this book: beloved. The struggle of the characters and the longing portrayed through the plot show how impactful this classic truly is. I would highly recommend this to older readers as it comes as a good reflection of life as well as a look at the long-lasting impact of the past.
The Selection by Kiera Cass
4.0
This book got me out of a huge reading slump and was the first books I actually binged in a while. That being said, it's simple. There's nothing too complex or over the top about it. It's simply that: a guilty pleasure.