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54 reviews
Self-Help by Lorrie Moore
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not a Sound by Heather Gudenkauf
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Minor: Rape, Suicide, and Religious bigotry
Know My Name by Chanel Miller
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Medical content, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Fat Ham by James Ijames
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0