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All Systems Red by Martha Wells
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
i love murderbot, my autistic genderless secunit best friend. all it wants to do is watch tv and not talk to humans!
this novel reads like a science fiction narrative podcast, which i adore as a huge enjoyer of those. can’t wait to read more in the series!
this novel reads like a science fiction narrative podcast, which i adore as a huge enjoyer of those. can’t wait to read more in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Minor: Self harm
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i have never read a book that follows a main character with such corrupt morality. this novel truly delves into the psyche of someone who seeks the power of a god, and what that does to a human being. it was dark and brutal, and deeply insane at some parts.
i definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a novel that is told mostly from the point of a villain-adjacent character.
i definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a novel that is told mostly from the point of a villain-adjacent character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Body horror, Drug abuse, Genocide, and Blood
Minor: Genocide, Gun violence, Death of parent, and War
Severance by Ling Ma
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
there were things i enjoyed about this novel (mainly its reflections on capitalism, family, and the interesting concept of the fevered) but the present tense portions of the book didn’t do much for me other than make me deeply uncomfortable.
huge trigger warning for confinement in this novel that i had no idea of beforehand!
overall, a unique book with a captivating narrator. if it wasn’t for her flashbacks and insights on society i would not have finished this one.
huge trigger warning for confinement in this novel that i had no idea of beforehand!
overall, a unique book with a captivating narrator. if it wasn’t for her flashbacks and insights on society i would not have finished this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
heartbreaking, with a running current of hopelessness. some of the most beautiful prose i have ever read. truly a masterclass on apocalyptic fiction.
i have some issues with the ending, i felt like it did not align with the themes and ideas that had been set up by the entire book. but honestly, aside from the last 5 pages, it was a perfect novel in every respect.
i have some issues with the ending, i felt like it did not align with the themes and ideas that had been set up by the entire book. but honestly, aside from the last 5 pages, it was a perfect novel in every respect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape and Vomit
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
i am Sad.