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A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale
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
4.0
Au coeur des autres: journal d'un travailleur social by Xavier Bouchereau
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein by Fiona Sampson
informative
tense
medium-paced
3.75
La Horde du Contrevent by Alain Damasio
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.25
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I was ready to give this 4 stars or more because two thirds of it were great. I really liked the characters, even though this book is like 90% insanely long conversations with little to no actual scenes taking place or descriptions. Weirdly, it worked, even though from a writing standpoint : wtf? I like the overall writing and tone.
But from Chapter 39 it gets actually insane in a bad way and nothing makes sense. They introduce this weird villain guy we've seen in only one scene and have 3 pages of him asking both characters to "suck his cock". I have no clue if it's originally some fanfic and the character is a nod to something in the og work so there's not much buildup, but that's how it felt. Like there was NO sex in the book at all until like 80% of it, there's a long long long sex scene of the main couple. Mind you, nothing at all sexual happened ro was mentionned before. there's no sexual desire buildup. Smut is not something I particularly enjoy reading in general, but fair enough. However, it's so weird rhat the whole book becomes just About sex suddenly (???).
But from Chapter 39 it gets actually insane in a bad way and nothing makes sense. They introduce this weird villain guy we've seen in only one scene and have 3 pages of him asking both characters to "suck his cock". I have no clue if it's originally some fanfic and the character is a nod to something in the og work so there's not much buildup, but that's how it felt. Like there was NO sex in the book at all until like 80% of it, there's a long long long sex scene of the main couple. Mind you, nothing at all sexual happened ro was mentionned before. there's no sexual desire buildup. Smut is not something I particularly enjoy reading in general, but fair enough. However, it's so weird rhat the whole book becomes just About sex suddenly (???).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.
read half but really not into it. i thought the two main characters would meet sooner and the constant back and forth got annoying after 300 pages
Seule en sa demeure by Cécile Coulon
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
So good!! I couldnt put it down. Excellent suspense and atmosphere, beautiful writing and some lesbian tension, what more can one ask for?
Loved it, highly recommend.
Loved it, highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship
Everything is Illuminated: A Novel by Jonathan Safran Foer
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I actually picked up this book in a little free library months ago simply because I remembered really liking the movie back when I was a teen and finally got around to reading it recently. I cant believe I overlooked that book all of these years because I honestly believe it to be a masterpiece of modern literature. The games of language and words to interlace comedy and sadness is super reminiscent of Joyce's style which I absolutely adore.
I earnestly laughed out loud many times and cried once reading this.
Of course, it can be quite experimental writing and not suited for everyone but if you are open to that its a wonderful book.
I earnestly laughed out loud many times and cried once reading this.
Of course, it can be quite experimental writing and not suited for everyone but if you are open to that its a wonderful book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Rape