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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I hate this kid, and I hate even more that I relate to his anger. I could choke him, but he lives in the back of my head. What an absolutely mean little pest he and I are. And we're both too old for this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Abandonment
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Honestly, if it weren't for the absolute vulgarity of the language most of these triggers would be bearable. It's 200 pages of intense non-stop cursing. I read it in 2014 and it still haunts me.
The Magic Mountain Part 1 by Thomas Mann
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I learned more reading this book than in three years of Philosophy at school. Brilliant weaving of plot and reflection, very well picked setting, a perfect caption of the time and an ending that leaves the reader with even more questions and reflection. Written the style of traditional philosophical text, following a young pupil and his masters. Genius and absolutely worth the effort of reading 800+ pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Blood
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
1984 by George Orwell
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It would be a less depressing read if it weren't such an accurate description of reality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Slavery, Toxic relationship