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Not a River by Selva Almada
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Concise, beautiful prose. Had some difficulties telling which timeline was narrated
Lady Joker: Volume 2 by Kaoru Takamura
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.75
Firstly found the 1st volume of this book from a challenge, got hooked and decided to continue the 2nd volume. It was a fitful finale, each page makes you wonder if you've concluded the final judgement for each character and their relationship with the world around them, or if the case would ever be solved. Solid ending, I love the conclusion for each of them. Realistic, I can see most of these happening in the modern world. Some details and things happening here are unnecessary and dragging. The slow-pacing was challenging, and the english translation was a bit difficult to follow, but I learned a lot and really enjoyed the experience. I recommend this to every one who loves literary fiction and mystery.
Lady Joker Volume 1 by Kaoru Takamura
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This is a very extensive and detailed, well-planned book about post-war Japan and white collar crime. It's not for everyone. If you like slow paced, insightful book, you might like this. Don't expect action scenes, you will get character's narration instead. I definitely will read the Volume 2.
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Rumah Lebah by Ruwi Meita
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75