tamimin's reviews
21 reviews

Bolla by Pajtim Statovci

dark 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? Yes

4.0

Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark 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? Yes

4.0

An a24 movie in a book. That's all you need to know 😂

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Rape, Pedophilia, Death, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Gore, Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, Kidnapping, and Misogyny

Minor: Bullying, Drug use, and Eating disorder

Kageki Shojo!! the Curtain Rises by Kumiko Saiki

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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? No

3.75

As Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCann

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Sexual assault

Moderate: Homophobia, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Grief

Passing by Nella Larsen

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A Brother's Price by Wen Spencer

adventurous funny 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? No

4.75

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

emotional informative 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? Yes

4.75

Pearl by Josh Malerman

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional 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

5.0

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

funny fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Misogyny