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Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
What a rollercoaster of a book! Definitely one of the more captivating (and chaotic) bildungsromans I've ever read. I'll be thinking about Lazi and her friends for a long time. Additionally, all of the references to crocodiles make me want to look up Taiwan's queer history!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug use
The Anthropologists by Ayşegül Savaş
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This came to me at exactly the right time! Loved this book.
The Forest Brims Over by 彩瀬まる, Maru Ayase
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
Incredible premise, with excellent ideas to think upon. However, I felt that the author didn’t fully allow for certain core messages to shine through the text.
Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispector
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
I’m finding this hard to rate because on one hand, the prose was immaculate, but on the other hand, this book was DENSE. Nevertheless, I’m excited to read more from Lispector!
Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
One of the more innovative poetry collections I’ve picked up! Definitely going to seek out more narrative and epic poetry collections.
Pink Slime by Fernanda Trías
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
Loved the writing, loved the immersive atmosphere, HATED the fatphobia, and wished the relationships between the main character and her mom and Max were fleshed out more. Overall, I enjoyed the book but thought it tried to tackle too much. Excited to read The Rooftop by this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, and Fatphobia
Minor: Death and Suicide
Banal Nightmare by Halle Butler
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Loved the first 100 pages of this book, but it got to be tedious after a while. There were some really sharp observations and zingers but admittedly I had to skim the second half because I got bored.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Blue Light Hours by Bruna Dantas Lobato
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5