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124 reviews
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Discomfort of Evening by Lucas Rijneveld
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A gut-wrenching story about a family consumed by grief told by a deeply traumatised girl. Horrific and disgusting and just a lot. The writing is really good, some lines in particular really stuck with me. Far too many descriptions of (TW) incest and sexual activity regarding minors but other than that this book is an intriguing exploration into grief and a family falling apart.
Don’t pick this up if you’re easily squeamish and uncomfortable with any of the content warnings associated with this book.
Don’t pick this up if you’re easily squeamish and uncomfortable with any of the content warnings associated with this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, Grief, Incest, Mental illness, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship
Kitchen Curse by Eka Kurniawan
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
The Days of Abandonment: Elena Ferrante by Elena Ferrante
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
The Box Man by Kōbō Abe
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Couldn’t even tell you what happens in this book. It had a lot of potential in the beginning; it was cohesive and I understood what was happening. Then somehow it went off the rails and I got lost and ultimately bored. I’m probably just not smart enough for this book right now.