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256 reviews
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
dark
emotional
funny
medium-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
4.0
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
The Seas by Samantha Hunt
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
All's Well by Mona Awad
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 66%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 66%.
Stunningly written, it just a bit slow and triggering and I just got the point after a while, ya know? Maybe I’ll pick it up again someday, but it’s not the book I need right now.