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120 reviews

Timecode of a Face by Ruth Ozeki

reflective

3.5

This book was so vivid, if you think about the concept behind this book, It doesn't make sense but otherwise, it was so wholesome to see her and imagine her looking at her face for three hours. 

And How Do You Feel About That by Aruna Gopakumar, Yashodhara Lal

informative medium-paced

4.0

Learnt a lot of things

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

mysterious reflective 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? Yes

4.75

I loved it so much and I can't exactly explain why, it's so good omg more people should read it and also it's so vivid, love the concept!!!! 

Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

No words.

Mr Salary by Sally Rooney

sad fast-paced

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

3.0

It’s a ChatGPT that wrote how sally would have, jokes apart, i wanted so much more then just a short story!

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

4.5

It’s so beautiful that it’s difficult at times to think about how it’s real and at the same time so in-fathomable, please check up trigger warnings and omg, it will stay with you. 

Normal People: The Scripts by Sally Rooney

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

There is nothing related to normal people that I won’t love. Everything I eat up once it comes to normal people. 
It was just fabulous and amazing!

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

sad tense 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

4.0

It’s an iconic classic for a reason.

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

It’s not surprising to me that I always expect more from what I am at the end actually delivered-

A Woman's Story by Annie Ernaux

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

3.75

I can never put forth words when it comes to something close to someone and very personal. this book was like a reflection by the author to accept and reflect on so many things she couldn't or didn't do when her mother was alive. Deeply heartbreaking and moving.