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21 reviews
Organ Meats by K-Ming Chang
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
A viscerally sexy poetic mystery about hunger and belonging. I loved it from the very first line to the last. No notes, K-Ming chang is truely a goddess of language.
Open Throat by Henry Hoke
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
a beutiful and poetic short novel about desire, love, belonging, and so much more. I cant wait to come back for another read in the future and recommend this book to everyone i know. The newest addition to my list of all-time favorite books.
The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
Did not finish book. Stopped at 75%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 75%.
DNF'd - The fat character is solely used as a plot device and to make the main character feel good about herself. I really tried to stick it out but its just so disgusting how the main character speaks about the fat woman she is crushing on. Horribly fatphobic. Dont even get me started on the gross and incestuous sex scenes. I know shes writing about mommy issues but I draw the line at fantasies about fucking her mom.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Incest
Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
This book brought me out of a year long reading slump (win!!)
It's so profound while remaining readable, enjoyable, and funny. I love all the joy she brings to the sad moments that I'm sure most people can relate to in one way or another. This is the book equivalent to having a wake instead of a funeral, and I loved every second of it. Highly recommend!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Medical content