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98 reviews

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

Writers & Lovers by Lily King

hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

slow-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed much of this book. I think parts dragged on a lot and that’s what took me so long to finish it (topped with life’s natural busyness). Nonetheless, I found Natsuko very lovable and I grew more fond of the story in book 2. It’s definitely not a plot heavy book but the mundanity of her life and the way the story is written is very enjoyable. 

The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

adventurous lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Luster by Raven Leilani
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

Sula by Toni Morrison

Perfect 

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

What the fuck!!!!!

Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion

Feels good to actually read a book, enjoy it, and finish it after almost a month! 
Didion has a remarkable way of writing characters and I don’t think I will get sick of it. This was gross, grimey, but so good. Do wish there was less slurs tho 

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.

In a reading slump and need to refresh the currently reading to rejuvenate my brain