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362 reviews
I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant by Joel Golby
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
challenging
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The World Below by Sue Miller
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
adventurous
dark
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Toxic relationship, and Murder
When I Hit You by Meena Kandasamy
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
The Last by Hanna Jameson
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicide, Murder, and War
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Body horror
The Senator's Wife by Sue Miller
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail