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585 reviews
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter
emotional
funny
lighthearted
3.0
this was low stakes and fairly fun but not super memorable.
Alice Sadie Celine by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
why was this book so lesbophobic??? let’s not try and set lesbians back 50 years with outdated and unfair stereotypes, shall we??
also I’m convinced this is what you’d get if you asked AI to write a Sally Rooney book. disgusting.
and wtf was that last chapter? why the time jump and switch to first person? who edited this and signed off on this project? all of the writing was so flat and uninteresting, every character spoke in the same voice, and the plot was incredibly predictable (and not in a fun way).
also I’m convinced this is what you’d get if you asked AI to write a Sally Rooney book. disgusting.
and wtf was that last chapter? why the time jump and switch to first person? who edited this and signed off on this project? all of the writing was so flat and uninteresting, every character spoke in the same voice, and the plot was incredibly predictable (and not in a fun way).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia
We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland by Fintan O'Toole
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
this was fantastic! I love how Fintan O'Toole combined his personal history with overarching themes and the national history of Ireland in the last ~60 yrs. highly recommend.
The Orange and other poems by Wendy Cope
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
I’ve already read all the poems in this tiny book, but I always enjoy Wendy Cope. This book would make an exceptional gift!
The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables by Adam Alexander
adventurous
informative
inspiring
3.0
this man loves his seeds and could wax poetic about gardens for days on end. i don't love the subject quite as much but that's okay, too.
In Memoriam by Alice Winn
adventurous
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
this is simply gay trench warfare fanfiction!!! I do NOT understand the supposed "literary-ness" of this book -- did you even read the second half? it goes off the rails in the most unbelievable fashion!
I don't actually have a problem with fan fiction, it just wasn't the tone I was expecting here at all based on the hype. it could be a positive or negative element to different people.
I don't actually have a problem with fan fiction, it just wasn't the tone I was expecting here at all based on the hype. it could be a positive or negative element to different people.
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
similar vibes to Édouard Louis + Annie Ernaux + Luca Guadagnino … all of whom I like. very sad and economically depressed French countryside vibes + a coming of age love story that’s doomed to fail — what’s not to love???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare
emotional
funny
lighthearted
3.0
listen — Tessa Dare writes great palette cleansers that are unserious in the best way.
Will I remember it? Probably not. But that’s not really the point, is it.
Will I remember it? Probably not. But that’s not really the point, is it.