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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Obviously a very predictable plot, but I did enjoy it as a mind numbing summer read. I was not convinced the characters acted in a way a real person would and I was a little frustrated that was a plot through the whole book, especially with the sisters. I couldn’t relate to the relationship between the sisters as in how much they loved eachother since mine is obnoxious, so I think that added to the fact I didn’t love this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Minor: Medical content
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
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? No
3.75
I found the story interesting to read, however it failed to evoke any emotions. I was left rather indifferent at the end of the novel, not caring for any of the characters deeply which I think is a flaw of this novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Medical content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Cancer and Injury/Injury detail
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
While i do think its important to amplify women’s voices during war time, i felt like this book had nothing nee to offer on the subject. The original text was bot enhanced, and the author even strayed away from the whole purpose of the book when she started writting chapters in Petrocolous’s and Achilles’ perspective. It makes no sense to have their POVs in story centered around women that is meant to shed a light on them. I did like the book as a whole, as i am a slut for retellings and i would recommend it, bit it wasn’t the best i had read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Slavery, and War
Moderate: Child death, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Animal death, Suicide, and Vomit
China Room by Sunjeev Sahota
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? No
4.5
A very interesting exploration of multigenerational family relations and it was interesting to learn about the history of India and its societal norms and how it functioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
Minor: Islamophobia
Poems by Hermann Hesse
sad
fast-paced
3.0
I’m not a fan of poetry, I don't know why I still bother. I did find it okay but I wouldn't revisit it.
Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin
challenging
dark
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? No
3.5
It was written in a really readable and enjoyable way, however not meaning the content was light. The novel deals with heavy topics but in a non-serious way, as it does not explore the psychology behind it, only presents the readers with how a person with these mental problems might think, which I found interesting. Ofc this does not apply to everyone, it is a glimpse into some people’s thinking tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexual content
After the Quake by Haruki Murakami
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The stories are interesting, but ultimately nothing special to me. I found the idea of the quake tying all the stories together an interesting premise, that ultimately yielded no result. You were essentially reading about random people and their unconnected lives so i can’t say i’d read it again.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was a good read but im not that big of a fan of miscommunication trope or the fact the start of the book is them having to pretend theyre together for the sake of the rest of the group not finding out. Idk the whole romantic premise seemed so far fetched and lowkey stupid but i loved the friendship aspect, even if it was really cliche with basic storylines.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
adventurous
funny
hopeful
slow-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
3.75
I see what people mean now when they say Austen wrote with humour and criticised the English social scene of her time. I think it is especially evident in the Character of Mrs Bennet, and there were multiple instances where i genuinely laughed out loud. I like the way its written and the slowburn of the love story definitely paid off.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest and Misogyny