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flodo's reviews
86 reviews
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk
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dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Definitely picked being 'shocking' and provocative over saying anything interesting - Just all a bit gross. And it managed to be very boring despite that - so much hanging around!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Excrement, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
Western Lane by Chetna Maroo
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Slow, but not boring - I actually enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Sometimes overwritten but mainly quite lovely, and I learnt a lot about astronauts!
Gliff by Ali Smith
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Completely enthralling. Sad and lovely and gorgeously written.
The New Moon With the Old by Dodie Smith
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Lighthearted and fun, but increasingly silly towards the end.
The Box of Delights by John Masefield
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
Small Hours by Bobby Palmer
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Why Did You Stay?: A memoir about self-worth by Rebecca Humphries
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0