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135 reviews
Blob: A Love Story by Maggie Su
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I had such a fun time with this bizarre little book
The Lamb by Lucy Rose
dark
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
The White Book by Han Kang
reflective
5.0
This is possibly my new favourite book of all time. Grief is one of my favourite themes in books and it was handled in such an impressive and unique way here. This was so delicate yet complex, I wish I could read this in its original language. I wanted to highlight every sentence.
Lives Other than My Own: A Memoir by Emmanuel Carrère
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Absolutely adored this book! This is a tribute to anyone who has lost people they love and withstood the loss through the richness of human connection. This tells the story of 2 families who are shattered and restored and how Carrere finds consolation as he immerses himself in the lives of others.
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Of Cattle and Men by Ana Paula Maia
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
“They are all men of blood, those who kill and those who eat. No one goes unpunished”.
This made me wanna be vegetarian
This made me wanna be vegetarian