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The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Once I’ve heard or seen enough spoilers of a book (or in this case heard the entire plot) I find it difficult to get through the book by myself. However, in this case each new development in the plot or main characters still came as a shock and knowing the ending did nothing to diminish the impact of the plot and value in reading it for myself. Michaelides had my attention from the first word to the last and did not disappoint.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was such a endearing read. Lennie’s grief and her character development is relatable to anybody who has ever lost anyone and though profound at time, the writing always had an air of lightheartedness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Grief, and Abandonment
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Racism, and Sexual assault
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Not my favourite read. I caved under the pressure of Booktok and Booktube but sadly it was not a fav.
I can definitely see the allure of this novel and there are certainly analogies and quotes that pulled at my heartstrings and quoted that were absolutely beautiful, however overall the writing and formatting of this book just didn’t appeal to me.
I can definitely see the allure of this novel and there are certainly analogies and quotes that pulled at my heartstrings and quoted that were absolutely beautiful, however overall the writing and formatting of this book just didn’t appeal to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this book or author. An employee at my local book store recommended it to me as I was walking around because I had shown interest in African literature and I believe it was a fairly good recommendation. Definitely nothing like what I assumed or predicted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping
Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
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