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62 reviews
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
A small town, Christmas and a tale of inspiring bravery. Furlong, the protagonist, kept me hooked throughout the story. Its a small read about a man who dares to listen to his heart. We don't know if the story has a happy ending, but it has definitely made us feel good.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A utopian dream give away to a totalitarian regime. This political satire portrays an animal kingdom to mock the flaws of the human society. Quite an interesting and fast read, will get you hooked till the last word.
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
This is a sad one. Initially the book is a bit slow and boring. But the last hundred pages will take you for a ride. Its an emotional rollercoaster in the end.