thesapphiccelticbookworm's reviews
1994 reviews

The Bird Tribunal by Agnes Ravatn

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

The Scholl Case by Anja Reich-Osang

mysterious medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity and Murder

I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail

inspiring medium-paced

4.0

The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue

reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Child death, Death, and Homophobia

Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie

challenging emotional slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Abortion

The Big Lie: How One Doctor's Medical Fraud Launched Today's Deadly Anti-Vax Movement by Kurt Eichenwald

informative medium-paced

4.25

Toward Eternity by Anton Hur

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

The Blue Monsoon by Damyanti Biswas

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.75

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

challenging dark slow-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? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual assault and Murder