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25 reviews
At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Abandonment
Moderate: Pregnancy
Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Marianne Cronin you are the most genius and wonderful author 💛
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
Not my fave kind of story, but the craft of the writing was exceptional 🤍
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Medical content, and Pregnancy
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
I sobbed uncontrollably, five stars 🌟
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Chronic illness, Dementia, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia and Miscarriage