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62 reviews
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
I really loved the plot. The writing style was sometimes hard to follow. But a wonderful story
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The writing style was challenging to engage at times. near the end I was so depressed reading it. It had me ugly crying. I am glad Harold had Maureen and their love re-sparked
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Cancer, and Abandonment
There There by Tommy Orange
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I enjoyed the parts that talked about the native experience. The other stuff I really didnt enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Rape, Cancer, Death of parent, and Child death
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
The Friendship Cure by Kate Leaver
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.5
The first 6 chapters I kind if struggled with but I loved the last 6. It made me want to reach out to others and analyse how I friendship
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the cutest books I have ever read
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia, Cancer, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia
Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
It's cute and well written.
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Incredibly written, the twists and turns and how it slowly unwinds is incredible. Can be confusing and so many diverging plot points that come together flawlessly in the end
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
On the Bright Side: The New Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen by Hendrik Groen
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I adore Hendrik Groen and the other members of the Old but not Dead club. It is so well written and witty
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Dementia