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590 reviews
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Dementia, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Looking for a Sign by Susie Dumond
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
This book was so slow. A thriller should be fast paced and fun, this was neither. Plus having the first week of Covid lockdown as the setting was unpleasant. It added nothing to the story and was just an unwelcome reminder of that time.
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, and Sexism
Minor: Cancer, Cannibalism, Murder, and War
The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Violence, Abortion, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death and Kidnapping
Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura
2.0
Truly nothing wrong with it but this book didn't do it for me.
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Stalking
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0