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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
I don't know what people were talking about when they said this book was 'just fine' because I thought this book was great! Perhaps it helps to realign your expectations - don't go in thinking this is going to be a thriller or about serial killing - most of the killing happens off the page. It's more about family dynamics and is oddly satirical. The short chapters really help you read it fast and I really liked what the book had to say and how it was said.
The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong -Mo
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was alright - went a little darker than I thought it would. Overall though, felt like it had something missing. Good writing though.
a more detailed review will come soon enough i hope.
a more detailed review will come soon enough i hope.
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
the characters were adorable and just warmed my heart but the plot I found lacking. if you are to read the book, check out the audiobook whose narrator was EXCEPTIONAL.
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.0
The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Phoolsunghi by Pandey Kapil
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
4.0
plotty, short and well paced - and oooo, the drama! more thoughts soon, but this is all i have to say for now.
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
dark
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5