ldawson's reviews
55 reviews

Penance by Eliza Clark

dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga

4.0

The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue

4.0

Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal

3.5

Mild Vertigo by Mieko Kanai

4.5

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

fast-paced

3.75

Rouge by Mona Awad

3.0

The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Bunny by Mona Awad

dark funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

Foster by Claire Keegan

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5