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227 reviews
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, and Kidnapping
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Mind of My Mind by Octavia E. Butler
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism
Before the Parade: A History of Halifax's Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Communities, 1972-1984 by Rebecca Rose
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Such an important book for documenting our local history! I love how up close and personal this book felt, like I was really meeting the folks who trailblazed for Halifax's queer community.