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66 reviews
The Schlimazel of Sebreim by Richard Elfman
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
i think this is genuinely the worst piece of writing i’ve read in my entire life
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Antisemitism, Animal death, Racial slurs, Cannibalism, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Murder, Racism, Religious bigotry, Violence, Rape, and Sexism
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Second Place by Rachel Cusk
Did not finish book. Stopped at 73%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 73%.
god i wish i liked this book at all
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Unknown, Simon Armitage
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
What a Shame by Abigail Bergstrom
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
I Fear My Pain Interests You by Stephanie LaCava
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75