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When Things Get Dark by Ellen Datlow

dark reflective medium-paced

3.0

With Teeth by Kristen Arnett

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Violence

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

adventurous dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri

hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.75

Writers & Lovers by Lily King

challenging hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe

dark informative reflective medium-paced

4.0