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96 reviews
Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
challenging
dark
emotional
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? No
4.25
The Orange Grove by Kate Murdoch
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Marks Left on Her by Di Lebowitz
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Sexism, and Self harm
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
challenging
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Incest, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness and Drug abuse
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Second Thoughts: On Having and Being a Second Child by Lynn Berger
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0