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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence
The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism
Minor: Drug use, Vomit, Pregnancy
When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Og hver morgen blir veien hjem lengre og lengre by Fredrik Backman
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Solvokteren by Maja Lunde
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent
Margaret, er du i sorg by Maria Kjos Fonn
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Abortion
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Self harm
Gutta på skauen by Bjørn Olaf Johannessen, Per Schreiner, Erlend Loe
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Eating disorder, Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Drug use
Minor: Sexual content