dkhbrgr's reviews
64 reviews
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
Bestiary by K-Ming Chang
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
just could not get into this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Excrement
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Red Pill by Hari Kunzru
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
would love to read more from Kunzru, his writing is sharp & smart & on the nose. i was sucked in from the first few pages, felt the middle was a little clunky, but he had me again by the end. this book captures the anxieties of the current historical moment in uncomfortable and moving ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Antisemitism, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Xenophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Trafficking
would discourage readers who experience psychosis/psychotic episodes from choosing this book