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Freedom Fighter: My War Against Isis on the Frontlines of Syria by Joanna Palani
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Our Bodies, Their Battlefield by Christina Lamb
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Murder, War
Oh, boy ! by Marie-Aude Murail
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A Small Corner of Hell: Dispatches from Chechnya by Anna Politkovskaya
medium-paced
4.75
The follow-up investigation led by Anna Politkovskaya in the crimes committed in Chechnya at the dawn of the second Chechen War. A must-read for anyone who’s interested in Chechen history and a glooming inspection in the Russian army and the Kremlin’s structures / attitudes. 20 years separate this conflict from the invasion of Ukraine and we have still so much to learn from the Chechen community.
More than a crucial and unique account of the civilians’ suffering, it’s the bravery and resilience of the people who talked to Anna Politkovskaya that make this book a very important piece of archive and shows a remarkable will to uncover the truth and hold accountable the criminals responsible. Anna, you are greatly missed.
More than a crucial and unique account of the civilians’ suffering, it’s the bravery and resilience of the people who talked to Anna Politkovskaya that make this book a very important piece of archive and shows a remarkable will to uncover the truth and hold accountable the criminals responsible. Anna, you are greatly missed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, War, Deportation
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
5.0
My favourite book in the world. One of the greatest story every written.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Intriguing and incredibly sarcastic, Kurkov’s renowned masterpiece is a delight of a story. First, the premises contain all the elements to make it a curious story: a penguin and a random man. But the magic of this book lays in the structure and genres Kurkov explores and mixes: comedy, satire, thriller and adventure make this story a truly remarkable read. the ending is the sweetest part.