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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
dark
sad
fast-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
I heard a lot of people saying that this is one of the most disturbing kids books, but I thought the most disturbing part was the author's photo on the back 😶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Abandonment
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Third time reading this and I still love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny
Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I usually love books about grief, especially if their by native authors because I can just relate even more, but this wasn't for me. I thought it was too short, and therefore there was just too much going on. I also thought it got a little repetitive. I liked the last chapter and the afterword though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
The Dark Half by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've tired to read this so many times but this time finally stuck. I think the concept is super cool, and I loved the sparrows metaphor. I can't really get this book out of my head. New favorite King book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Medical content, Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault
The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn't like No Longer Human at all, but I liked this one. I don't know if people would call this a book about grief, but I think it is. I feel like the main character felt a lot of grief before the deaths actually occurred, and I don't find that often in books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Infidelity, Suicide, Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, War
Minor: Pregnancy
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
It was easy to read and quick to get through, but I didn't care much about the story. I do wanna try other works by R.F. Kuang though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I've been wanting to try Clarice Lispector for a while and I finally did. I loved the writing style, but the story didn't do much for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual content
Girls Against God by Jenny Hval
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
This was amazing. I used to be a huge black metal fan but I've been rejecting that kind of music lately, and this made me want to go back and embrace my metal roots again. I knew I would love this book, but I didn't think it would speak to me as much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Blood, Excrement
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racial slurs
Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Star Wars books, especially legends, are quite hit or miss for me, but I really liked this one! It was intriguing and I'm excited to read the rest of the series. The writing was a little bland though, but I didn't mind much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, War
Moderate: Drug use, Torture, Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Gun violence
Psycho House by Robert Bloch
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not as engaging as the other two. I wasn't shocked or anything by the ending, but it was interesting enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Child death