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165 reviews

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

I'm almost mad that I didn't DNF this. Undoubtedly the most drawn out book I've read in a while and for what? Where does the story lead us? The main character's stream of consciousness forever put me in mind of that Jemima Kirke Instagram story - "I think you guys might be thinking about yourselves too much."

All in all, I've never read such a revered book only to close it for the last time with quiet frustration at not having a worthwhile story to show for it.
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The Trees by Percival Everett

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challenging dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I'll not say that this was a fun read, but it was definitely captivating. I can honestly say I've never read anything like it before.
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Dominicana by Angie Cruz

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Very endearing little read. Quite slow at times but the main character is super cute.
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Between Dog and Wolf by Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry

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challenging dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Maybe I just don't know enough about Soviet history but this fell very flat for me. It would have saved itself if the characters were in any way likeable. All in all, it was one hell of a slog to the finish line.
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My Husband by Maud Ventura

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A messy little book that's super enjoyable to binge read. 
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One Day by David Nicholls

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emotional funny 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

3.5

Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

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challenging dark emotional sad slow-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? It's complicated

2.5

Soulful. A bit clunky in places and I'm still not sure the main character is as likeable as others seem to think. Though, given the current climate, I can see why this book has garnered the acclaim it has.
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In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.5

Clever balance between a memoir and your traditional non-fiction novel. Poignancy runs through the heart of this book.
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Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan

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dark emotional reflective slow-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

4.0

Irish fiction is on a roll at the moment. Nolan has written a compelling little novel, one that is short and bingeable but full of depth. It's impressive how much feeling she's been able to sprinkle into the small number of pages this book has.
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Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

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adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I don't think I'll ever not enjoy what this author puts out there. She has an uncanny ability to write heartwarming stories that circle back again and again to stay with you.
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