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I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Rape, and Medical trauma
Woo Woo by Ella Baxter
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Self harm
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Medical content
A Very Short History of the Israel - Palestine Conflict by Ilan Pappé
challenging
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Monkey Grip by Helen Garner
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Sexual content
Power Born of Dreams: My Story is Palestine by Mohammad Sabaaneh
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0