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24 reviews
Romance in Marseille by Claude McKay
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gay Lives by Robert Aldrich
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence, Murder
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence
The Copenhagen Trilogy: Childhood; Youth; Dependency by Tove Ditlevsen
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Abortion, Pregnancy
Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape
¡Hola Papi!: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons by John Paul Brammer
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt
The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Fascinating read, even though I have never been to the UK. Bryson’s misogynistic interludes spoiled my enjoyment of this book, however.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
The Price of Salt, or Carol by Patricia Highsmith
emotional
reflective
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Lesbophobia
Moderate: Misogyny