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65 reviews
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i heard a lot of people say that this book is really funny. it wasn’t that funny to me but i also think that im a bit young to fully understand the book? im about selin’s age and i related too strongly to her to recognise the funny stuff i think lmao
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
challenging
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Blutbuch by Kim de l'Horizon
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Transphobia, and Dementia
Minor: Rape, Incest, Excrement, Miscarriage, and Forced institutionalization
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
sorry but chloe was so fucking annoying and yeah maybe that kinda was the point but oh my god
Nevada by Imogen Binnie
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Drug use
Moderate: Alcohol
The President and the Frog by Caro De Robertis
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, and Domestic abuse
Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Vomit