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18 reviews
Paradais by Fernanda Melchor
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
this book was….a lot. disgusting, fucked up, uncomfortable, all of it. but it was still good. just prepare yourself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Ableism, Alcoholism, Rape, Body shaming, Alcohol, Violence, Incest, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Mister Magic by Kiersten White
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
3.75
be your own god!!!!!
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish by Katya Apekina
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this book is beautiful, dark, and incredibly fucked up.
it tells the story of two sisters dealing with the aftermath of their mother’s suicide attempt as they are sent to live with their father in new york. the different first-person accounts made for an interesting read, especially as the story turned darker and darker.
definitely read the content warnings before picking up this book, but i absolutely recommend it. only docked half a star because the ending felt a little abrupt, but that’s just me.
it tells the story of two sisters dealing with the aftermath of their mother’s suicide attempt as they are sent to live with their father in new york. the different first-person accounts made for an interesting read, especially as the story turned darker and darker.
definitely read the content warnings before picking up this book, but i absolutely recommend it. only docked half a star because the ending felt a little abrupt, but that’s just me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
funny
reflective
tense
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? Yes
3.75
wow wow wow, what a book. black buck was a rollercoaster of emotions — mostly anger and stress — from the perspective of someone who was willing to sacrifice it all to get ahead. it’s a great satire of corporate/tech culture and the racism that exists in those spaces and i enjoyed reading it.
i will say though that the some of the narrative/writing style wasn’t really for me. i get that it’s meant to be a satire from a more immature perspective, but parts of it made me roll my eyes. regardless, it was a pretty quick read so i would recommend it.
i will say though that the some of the narrative/writing style wasn’t really for me. i get that it’s meant to be a satire from a more immature perspective, but parts of it made me roll my eyes. regardless, it was a pretty quick read so i would recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Racial slurs, Racism, and Ableism
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i first read this book as a teenager over a decade ago, and it had a huge impact on me at the time. re-reading it now at almost 30 (and now much less severely mentally ill lol) i still hold it in high regard. it’s such a beautifully written, honest look at depression and womanhood and will always be a favorite of mine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
The Birthday Party by Laurent Mauvignier
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
i really wanted to like this book but i just couldn’t get past the writing style. so many unnecessarily long sentences, which i’m sure some people are fine with, but made it a headache to try to get through.
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