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Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
classic for a reason. such a raw and emotional book that at times felt like James Baldwin was writing my own thoughts and feelings which i thought could never be understood. the writing in this book and character development is amazing, such a layered book that has truly stood the test of time.
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
must read for anyone wanting to learn more on anti-capitalism, intersectional struggles, how to build solidarity, feminism, prison abolition, etc. please please please read this book if u need the pdf dm but please read!!
Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
just amazing. such layered characters and tremendous detail in everything and still is able to make a one of a kind story. James Baldwin is truly an irreplaceable person not only in literature but in history itself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Rape
Warrior Writers: Re-making Sense by Lovella Calica
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
very insightful look at the effects of imperialism not only on a country but on its foot soldiers. a very hard read at times, had to skip some of the stories due to the content matters but i think this book is very important to gain a perspective on how the military grooms it’s soldiers into killing machines attempting to erase all feelings of morality in order to accomplish its imperialist goals.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Racial slurs, Child death, War, and Xenophobia
Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism by Vladimir Lenin, Vladimir Lenin
challenging
informative
slow-paced
5.0
very insightful on the idea of imperialism in relation to capitalism as well as highlighting how imperialism affects people abroad and at home outlining what can be done to combat it. very good! first book on my journey to Marxism-Leninism :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation
Until I Meet My Husband by Ryousuke Nanasaki
5.0
loved this sooooo much, i was expecting something close to a bl or bara (and was kinda hoping for) but what i got was worth sm more. this was such a personal work that i’m glad was made as it shows the love life of gay men through a realistic scope navigating through relationship issues and homophobia. most mangas paint gay relationships in an unrealistic light of acceptance and zero problems aside from maybe a love triangle or a breakup, this manga shows just how lonely it can be even when ur out but aren’t experiencing the happiness u thought it would bring. i’m so glad this was made and i hope it can be a blueprint for all future bl mangas and mlm stories in general. 5/5! will be reading again some day
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
5.0
so good, every chapter had me excited for the next i flew through this quicker than i have reading anything else, can’t wait for the anime and can only hope it’s as fast paced as this.
Women's Liberation and the African Freedom Struggle by Thomas Sankara
5.0
necessary and enjoyable read, any revolution without the emancipation of women is a failure.