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34 reviews
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Great book makes you think. I'm unsure about some things like humans need to look to the past or future to live and the concept of free will which aren't further elaborated on but it gave me more to think about. Humans inherently seek meaning and this search is what keeps them going even through intense physical and emotional torment. This meaning is defined best by the individual. Cool.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
dark
emotional
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Charlie is so well written everything he thinks and writes makes sense and is very Charlie-esque. The book reminds me a lot of my friend so I like it and Charlie is very <333 I love how he rambles and I feel like it describes a lot of relatable mental health things in ways that make sense like thinking too much to avoid participating in life but not much happens and there are more descriptions of SA than I am comfortable reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
The Stranger by Albert Camus
reflective
4.5
Very interesting book. The way the narrator interacts with other people makes it obvious that he doesn't believe anything to be inherently morally right or wrong, and only considers how things make him feel. There is also the theme of materialism because the narrator discusses a lot of physical sensations instead of anything metaphysical. He also realises the absurdity in him being sad about his execution coupled with the inherent meaninglessness of his existence.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Very well written short story. I love the writing style. The hardest hitting chapter was chapter 2 about the guy losing his memory and forgetting his wife. Like with all media concerning time travel, you can poke quite a few holes in the plot.
Monster, 1-18 by Naoki Urasawa
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Every character has a very interesting and thoroughly developed backstory and the overarching plot really makes ya think
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Loved the allegory between good and evil and the view that people are radically both instead of a rigid dichotomy
1984 by George Orwell
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
It had me gripped from start to finish. I could not put it down. The ending felt a little rushed. It portrayed the complexities of every character wonderfully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Biphobia, Cancer, Child death, Homophobia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Drug use, Abortion, Drug abuse, Incest, and Miscarriage
Uzumaki by Junji Ito
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
well written. I finished it in one sitting. I found it very silly. If you are more into horror, I would recommend it.