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35 reviews
What I'd Rather Not Think About by Jente Posthuma
dark
funny
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Not a River by Selva Almada
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.25
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.5
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Rape, and Self harm
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Indigo: Selected Stories by Satyajit Ray
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Foster by Claire Keegan
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Boulder by Eva Baltasar
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Will have to revisit soon this work of art
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I was pleasantly surprised by the content. The book cover was clearly deceiving. Picked up this as it could be read in a day but clearly it will stay in my brain for longer than it supposed to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0