sara_54l54's reviews
29 reviews

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

emotional reflective 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

5.0

A beautifully worded emotional rollercoaster. Backman has the power to write books that make you laugh, cry and give you a huge hug.

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

challenging sad 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

4.25

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

A book with really strong character work. A great concept and execution. 

Dune by Frank Herbert

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Fatphobia, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia

Animal Farm by George Orwell

5.0

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

4.0

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

5.0

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

3.0