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Rave by Jessica Campbell
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
already familiar with campbell's other work (see: XTC69), i was expecting this to be a quick and silly read. although there are some fun elements in rave, jessica campbell dives deeper in this comic dealing with a 15 year old christian girl discovering - and questioning - her sexuality.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
The Walking Dead, Vol. 8: Made to Suffer by Robert Kirkman
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
Orochi: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 1 by Kazuo Umezu (Umezz)
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Me You Love In The Dark by Skottie Young
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Domestic abuse
No Exit by Taylor Adams
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I admit, the title of this book caught my eye because of how relatable that statement is. What surprised me though, is how much I genuinely enjoyed this book when I was done with it.
No One Can Pronounce My Name follows two individuals who find each other and end up helping one another in ways they didn't know they needed. Our two main characters are part of the same South Asian community, but they don't quite fit in with the rest. Quiet Harit, a lonely middle aged man who doesn't really have any friends, has started to dress in his deceased sister's saris. Not only is this a way for him to deal with his guilt and grief, he believes his mother still thinks that his sister is alive when he is dressed in her saris. Ranjana is our other protagonist - a middle aged woman with knack for writing vampire stories, believes her husband is cheating on her.
These two characters have nothing in common but find comfort in each other. The friendship they create helps Harit find acceptance - not only from his family, but also in himself. Ranjana, realizing that she can help support others, understands that she can also support herself.
I see a lot of the low ratings are mostly from people stating the book is too long and they DNF. I listened to the audiobook and honestly didn't realize how long it was - that's how much I enjoyed the story. There is a lot in this book, but I think it all tied in wonderfully.
No One Can Pronounce My Name follows two individuals who find each other and end up helping one another in ways they didn't know they needed. Our two main characters are part of the same South Asian community, but they don't quite fit in with the rest. Quiet Harit, a lonely middle aged man who doesn't really have any friends, has started to dress in his deceased sister's saris. Not only is this a way for him to deal with his guilt and grief, he believes his mother still thinks that his sister is alive when he is dressed in her saris. Ranjana is our other protagonist - a middle aged woman with knack for writing vampire stories, believes her husband is cheating on her.
These two characters have nothing in common but find comfort in each other. The friendship they create helps Harit find acceptance - not only from his family, but also in himself. Ranjana, realizing that she can help support others, understands that she can also support herself.
I see a lot of the low ratings are mostly from people stating the book is too long and they DNF. I listened to the audiobook and honestly didn't realize how long it was - that's how much I enjoyed the story. There is a lot in this book, but I think it all tied in wonderfully.