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Nana, Vol. 8 by Ai Yazawa
emotional
funny
fast-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
4.75
“i’m pregnant” “that’s a shame!” • no but fr, nana and hachiko should be together forever (as in, they should be lovers), but of course a man gets in the way and ruins everything. as always with nana, 5 stars (i’m only rating this 4.75 stars so i don’t clutter my 5 star shelf with volumes of whatever manga i’m reading and loving). <3
The Woman Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
“i’m not a racist but don’t give a fuck for algerians jews n*groes in just the same way i don’t give a fuck for ch*nks russians yanks frenchmen” (105). - and with that, i close this rancid book. i really tried to enjoy this novel, and i tried to overlook the sinophobia, homophobia, and racial slurs to find something meaningful, but i’m not sure who’s reading this and remarking of it’s feminist glory when the descriptions of women are very misogynistic and the protagonist can’t stop comparing herself to other women nor remarking of her incredible superiority to them. “i’m not like the other girls” correct!! you are worse! rest in piss simone de beauvoir (or at least rest in piss to your god awful protagonists) <3 and for the love of god knock it off with the run-on sentences. use a comma for christ’s sake. half a star for at least touching on some moving aspects of the aging of women that i found interesting and insightful and -4.5 stars for being a bigot!
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
tense
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
3.75
while this book is like truly gross and features some of the most disgusting things ever, i do tend to love anything that is hyper critical of religion and the government. i wish women had a happier ending in this novel, and i could do without some of the nasty details in this book. like eating pubes? really?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Cannibalism
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
funny
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
there’s literally nothing i didn’t like about this book. keiko is such a lovable character, but maybe that’s because i identify with her so much. at first, my anticapitalist self wanted to hate the convenience store so much, but i just want people to leave keiko the fuck alone and let her be happy in her job. classism and capitalism have truly destroyed individualism and the pursuit of true happiness. love u keiko! love u murata <3 my only complaint is that the book is too short.
Moshi Moshi by Banana Yoshimoto
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
even though i absolutely hate that yamazaki and yoshie had sex at the end of this book (yamazaki is yoshie’s dead father’s best friend and watched yoshie grow up) this book still felt inspiring, and like a really great read for any twenty something that still struggles with the concept of what maturity is and what it means. this book is also wonderful for those struggling with the process of change and grieving.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, and Racial slurs
Sarahland by Sam Cohen
funny
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder