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Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
i did not like it </3 wish i read the tws beforehand but even so lots of the more difficult sections were tackled in a way that i also. didnt like
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, and Rape
Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
5.0
yes! yes!yes! fantastic thought provoking and informative work that is accessible ! yes!
Linguistic Justice for Europe and for the World by Philippe van Parijs
i despise you and your ideas, mr van parijs
Ugly Man by Dennis Cooper
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
not my fave cooper. enjoyed maybe one or two of the stories otherwise meh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Cannibalism
Queer Sex: A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships by Juno Roche
reflective
fast-paced
i like the interviews but all of junos interjections and reflections aren't very insightful or well written. so meh! but whatever, im happy for queer people to have a space to talk about queer sex so cheers 2 that
Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
good! especially if you like pee!
God Jr. by Dennis Cooper
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
enjoyed the first half more than the last. but thats ok still liked it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
emotional
fast-paced
if u saw me sobbing in the library at 1am it was because i finished reading this book
A Happy Death by Albert Camus
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
liked it. probably wouldnt recommend unless u are already a fan of camus
Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
i think my least fave of the series but still good!