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21 reviews
Motherhood by Sheila Heti
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
If you have mommy issues, you'll either love or hate this book.
(And if you see yourself in the narrator's relationship with Myles, please break up with them im begging you.)
(And if you see yourself in the narrator's relationship with Myles, please break up with them im begging you.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
The narrator is pretty homophobic and has a fundamental misunderstanding of what gay and lesbian relationships are like.
She is also pretty consumed by internalized misogyny and her toxic relationship
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
This Woman's Work by Julie Delporte
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Flocks by L. Nichols
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Homophobia, Fatphobia, and Alcoholism
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
The Oracle Year by Charles Soule
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Annoying main character who spends most of the book going woe is me then towards the end gets more and more conceited. Also, lots of obvious pro U.S. propaganda that i could do without. Only thing that kept me reading was the flipping of perspective and curiosity of where these predictions came from.
These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I LOVE this book! The characters are absolutely horrible and the main character's relationship is toxic but thats part of why i couldnt stop reading. The last few chapters had me SOBBING and sitting with my mouth hanging open in shock.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia