kailienm's reviews
114 reviews

Lie with Me by Philippe Besson

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

never have i related so much to a narrator, one who’s name we never learn. but of course, we know the name of thomas, thomas andrieu, because well the narrators entire world has revolved around him, and probably will so long that he will live 

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

3.5

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.75

Bluets by Maggie Nelson

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

The Carrying: Poems by Ada Limón

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

4.25

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

ocean vuong, you cradle my heart

Boy Parts by Eliza Clark

challenging dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Wild Iris by Louise Glück

4.5

gorgeous 

Acts of Service by Lillian Fishman

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