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Looking for Alaska by John Green
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Alles okay by Nina LaCour
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Luster by Raven Leilani
dark
emotional
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
audiobook
august 2021
august 2021
Rainbow Milk by Paul Mendez
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
!slight spoilers!
I loved both Norman‘s part of the story and Jesse‘s.
Though it really threw me off that Norman‘s part was so short and I couldn’t link it to Jesse‘s story until the very end when their connection was revealed. I can see the reason for Norman’s part being short and ending quite unfinished, for his life also ended abruptly, as we find out in the end.
Still, i think the two stories could have been connected a bit better, otherwise it was an interesting and absorbing book about growing up in England as a young black gay man.
I loved both Norman‘s part of the story and Jesse‘s.
Though it really threw me off that Norman‘s part was so short and I couldn’t link it to Jesse‘s story until the very end when their connection was revealed. I can see the reason for Norman’s part being short and ending quite unfinished, for his life also ended abruptly, as we find out in the end.
Still, i think the two stories could have been connected a bit better, otherwise it was an interesting and absorbing book about growing up in England as a young black gay man.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Racial slurs and Sexism
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
emotional
informative
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Transphobia, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Die Ladenhüterin by Sayaka Murata
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
emotional
reflective
fast-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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism