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193 reviews
Repairing British Politics: A Blueprint for Constitutional Change by Richard Gordon
informative
slow-paced
2.75
First half is great but the actual constitution is mediocre and contains outdated and problematic ideas.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
The Ballad of the Sad Café by Carson McCullers
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
An absolutely fantastic collection. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to read more American literature
North Korean Prison Camps by Jin Seo Lee
dark
fast-paced
3.75
Very explicit on the crimes against humanity but an insightful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Murder
In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom by Maryanne Vollers, Yeonmi Park
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Lord Loss by Darren Shan
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-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
3.25
Broken Heartlands: A Journey Through Labour's Lost England by Sebastian Payne
informative
slow-paced
2.75
Performance by author is mediocre, and the book itself almost looks down its nose at the working class. Yet again a Have feels the need to tell the Have Nots what would improve their lives.
Cack-Handed: A Memoir by Gina Yashere
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this, the pacing was a little off sometimes but it didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
Moderate: Police brutality and Death of parent
Be Drag Fabulous: How to Live Your Best Drag Queen Life by Queen LaGrande
slow-paced
0.75
Full of platitudinous drivel. ¾ a star because the illustrations are good at least.
Ash's Big Challenge by Tracey West
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Team Rocket attacking three times in one book is a bit much.