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Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
the handmaiden is one of my favorite movies, and for years i had no clue it was based on a novel. the film adaptation cut out the third act, and now having read the third act, i understand why, while i wouldn't say it is bad, it is definitely the least strong part of the novel.
anyways, this is a dark and interesting book and i would highly recommend it (thought i would also very much recommend checking the content warnings if you have any triggers). and, i do think i would have enjoyed it even more if i had gone in not knowing the plot.
anyways, this is a dark and interesting book and i would highly recommend it (thought i would also very much recommend checking the content warnings if you have any triggers). and, i do think i would have enjoyed it even more if i had gone in not knowing the plot.
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Infidelity
Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke
3.0
the idea behind this book was really fun and the execution was okay
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
The Wall by Marlen Haushofer
reflective
4.0
If you're a fan of quiet, reflective/contemplative, well-written narratives, i think you'll enjoy this.
If you need a lot of plot to enjoy a book, I would avoid this.
I personally enjoyed this a lot, and found the writing to be very beautiful. Though, the ending was not my favorite.
If you need a lot of plot to enjoy a book, I would avoid this.
I personally enjoyed this a lot, and found the writing to be very beautiful. Though, the ending was not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, and Death
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
4.0
I adore Julia Armfield's writing style, it is so lyrical and beautiful and perfectly descriptive. I also think she has a great talent for writing complex relationships.
I would've enjoyed more crossover between the main characters, at times it felt like 3 separate stories as opposed to one cohesive narrative. But, as with every book of hers that I've read, I would highly recommend this (though of course avoid if you're not the biggest fan of descriptive writing).
I would've enjoyed more crossover between the main characters, at times it felt like 3 separate stories as opposed to one cohesive narrative. But, as with every book of hers that I've read, I would highly recommend this (though of course avoid if you're not the biggest fan of descriptive writing).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Lesbophobia
The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
3.75
absolutely adored the concept, thought the plot was okay
Recursion by Blake Crouch
adventurous
dark
3.75
This is my second Blake Crouch book, and god I really admire how he escalates things in the third act. I feel like I'm so often waiting for books to build to a hectic, crazy ending and I'm so often let down. This man knows how to go wild to close out a novel and I really appreciate it.
Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Stalking and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism