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Multiple Choice by Alejandro Zambra
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
5.0
I am in absolute shambles. Such beautiful prose between two warring factions.
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
“We do bones, motherfucker.”
With its perfect blend of humor, ominous undertones, and heart-pounding excitement, “Gideon The Ninth” captivated my imagination from the very first page. The novel’s unique combination of hilarity and darkness created an atmosphere that kept me eagerly turning pages, unsure of what unexpected twist or witty remark awaited me next. I cannot wait to read through the rest of the series!
With its perfect blend of humor, ominous undertones, and heart-pounding excitement, “Gideon The Ninth” captivated my imagination from the very first page. The novel’s unique combination of hilarity and darkness created an atmosphere that kept me eagerly turning pages, unsure of what unexpected twist or witty remark awaited me next. I cannot wait to read through the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Terminal illness, Cannibalism, and War
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
3.0
“How long did I have to survive for? Would I ever be able to live without constantly trying to survive?”
Earthlings is a profound read, deeply unsettling as is it riveting and heart-wrenching. Sayaka Murata’s novel skillfully navigated through intense triggers, leaving no stone unturned in its exploration of sexual trauma, familial abuse, incest, isolation, murder, and cannibalism. Despite the uncomfortableness, I couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer absurdity and undeniable artistry with which Earthlings was crafted.
Protagonist Natsuki dares to challenge societal norms and question her place in the universe through a lens of alienation, to the extent that she believes herself to be a magical witch. Natsuki deems all her troubles as natural, something that just happens (a passive hit close to home). Her relationship with her immediate family is strained, and she has overly close affections for her twin-soul cousin Yuu. Her narration is inherently self-focused, powerfully and so personally autistic-coded in a way that makes me wonder if Murata herself is on the spectrum (as apparently this is the case for many protagonists in her other novels).
Earthlings is a truly unforgettable experience that has left a harsh, bruised mark on my soul, one I may just open again one day with a second read.
Earthlings is a profound read, deeply unsettling as is it riveting and heart-wrenching. Sayaka Murata’s novel skillfully navigated through intense triggers, leaving no stone unturned in its exploration of sexual trauma, familial abuse, incest, isolation, murder, and cannibalism. Despite the uncomfortableness, I couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer absurdity and undeniable artistry with which Earthlings was crafted.
Protagonist Natsuki dares to challenge societal norms and question her place in the universe through a lens of alienation, to the extent that she believes herself to be a magical witch. Natsuki deems all her troubles as natural, something that just happens (a passive hit close to home). Her relationship with her immediate family is strained, and she has overly close affections for her twin-soul cousin Yuu. Her narration is inherently self-focused, powerfully and so personally autistic-coded in a way that makes me wonder if Murata herself is on the spectrum (as apparently this is the case for many protagonists in her other novels).
Earthlings is a truly unforgettable experience that has left a harsh, bruised mark on my soul, one I may just open again one day with a second read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Minor: Abandonment
Rules for Werewolves by Kirk Lynn
5.0
I love you, Rules For Werewolves by Kirk Lynn. Awoooo! If you feel trapped, run away; run until you find other werewolves!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Violence, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Watership Down by Richard Adams
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and War
Literally life-changing to me. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed!
Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
4.0
(re-)read the entire thing in one sitting, first read six years ago. cries so hardddd. shusterman truly portrays psychosis and schizophrenia kindly and respectfully. an old favorite.