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17 reviews
Normal People by Sally Rooney
emotional
sad
tense
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
3.0
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
3.75
All Fours by Miranda July
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Little Weirds by Jenny Slate
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
imaginative and fun.
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25
Educated by Tara Westover
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
This book was challenging for me to get through- the memoir is traumatic, with a mentally-ill, fundamentalist Mormon patriarch inflicting harm on his children throughout. While Tara Westover’s journey to obtain an education is inspiring in the end, it was difficult to follow her as she backslid into the clutches of her abusive family again and again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
The first essay in the book, “The I in Internet,” is one of my favorite pieces of writing. It practically distills the entire history of the internet down into a single, relatable and only slightly sour mouthful.