merlann's reviews
352 reviews

Devotion by Patti Smith

reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

The Man Who Disappeared by Ritchie Robertson, Franz Kafka

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

emotional 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

4.25

New and Selected Poems, Volume One by Mary Oliver

relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino

slow-paced

3.5

Summer by Ali Smith

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

Love: Vintage Minis by Jeanette Winterson

lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

Spring by Ali Smith

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My favourite in the series so far, even though the ending was heartbreaking.