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37 reviews
Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Loved this book, full of funny anecdotes, and insightful experiences about family, race, culture, relationships, and empowerment. An easy and enjoyable read!
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Abortion
Minor: Abandonment
The Break by Katherena Vermette
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
One of the best books I've read this year. Beautifully written, though it deals with tough and sensitive subjects, so beware of all the trigger warnings.
That said, I feel like it's a must read!
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Police brutality
The Strangers by Katherena Vermette
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Suicidal thoughts
The Girl in The Tower by Katherine Arden
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
First Person Singular: Stories by Haruki Murakami
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
First time reading Murakami and I think it didn't disappoint. The stories are thought-provoking, introspective and kind of comforting. They are all different but I always found myself being intrigued and surprised as the narrators described their extremely absurd / unbelievable life situations. Very enjoyable, fast-paced read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Dracula by Bram Stoker
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5