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13 reviews
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Brb literally in tears
Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, and Dysphoria
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
If I had a nickel for every translated Japanese novel i read that was great up until the very intense, strange ending … well i’d have two nickels but it is ABUNDANTLY STRANGE it’s happened twice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail