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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Genocide, and Misogyny
Moderate: Suicide and Trafficking
Minor: Sexual assault and Abortion
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book! It's dark, it's obsessive, it's everything I wished for. I love the type of humor it has.
The descriptions, the analogies, the character development 10/10!
Unpredictable plot, read tw before <3
the American Psycho- Patrick Bateman arc in the end?!?! totally unexpected but welcomed <333
Irina's character of course is flawed but the selective self awareness she has really brings it in.
(update) one interesting thing is consent in this book. Irina constantly mentions it in her work, and in general in professional and academic settings. But she violates it in her private life, and as much as she says that her friend Flo is not "sexually liberated" I can't say that she gets it either... Like she never actually gets entusiastic consent for her actions. Is it then a performance? Is she able to understand when someone is not in the right headspace and stop? and most importanly why doesn't she care?
The descriptions, the analogies, the character development 10/10!
Unpredictable plot, read tw before <3
Irina's character of course is flawed but the selective self awareness she has really brings it in.
(update) one interesting thing is consent in this book. Irina constantly mentions it in her work, and in general in professional and academic settings. But she violates it in her private life, and as much as she says that her friend Flo is not "sexually liberated" I can't say that she gets it either... Like she never actually gets entusiastic consent for her actions. Is it then a performance? Is she able to understand when someone is not in the right headspace and stop? and most importanly why doesn't she care?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Gore, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.25
I think this book is misunderstood. There are some wonderful dialogs about the meaning of friendship, of family relationships, of art and artists. Yes, some parts are extremely upsetting and I couldn't stop crying. Yes, if any of the triggers upset you, you should avoid it. But I think only focusing on them takes away from the beautiful story and charaters of the book.
This book made me question how we as a society treat people with disabilities. I know it's not the "right" representation, but the way everyone treated Jude when he was using the wheelchair...made my heart break
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Torture, Vomit, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Ableism, Domestic abuse, and Blood
Minor: Addiction and Emotional abuse
Homesick for Another World by Ottessa Moshfegh
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
I felt once I became familiar with the characters, and started to become interested in a story, it would end, living me feeling disatisfied. I felt that I kept on reading it, hoping the writing style would change, but it didn't. I loved "my year of rest and relaxation" but this one was not for me unfortunately.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis
challenging
informative
fast-paced
5.0
My favourite Angela Davis book. Very easy to read, it will change your perspective on prison systems and why we think we should punish people for their acts.
Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Very good book! Some chapters (like "The Cult of the Difficult Woman" and "The Story of a Generation in Seven Scams") literally sucked you in, I couldn't stop reading them. Others felt kind flat but that's ok! Very enjoyable read, I think everyone should read it!
Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
My favourite fiction of the year. I couldn't put this book down, it's so mesmerising. Beautiful imagery with existential questions and ideas.
Trainwreck by Jude Ellison S. Doyle
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book changed my perspective of the world. It basically explains how history always morphs women's characters and fixates on their mistakes/ flaws. Amazing piece of feminist literature.
Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution by Mona Eltahawy
informative
fast-paced
4.0