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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Great encapsulation of such a specific English lifestyle, before widespread internet connection, further geographic and social isolation and the wandering introspective thought that sprouts in that environment. This book beautifully portrays the main characters depth of emotions: guilt, longing, loneliness.
One problem was that I went into this expecting a bit more of a plot, if you're looking for something like that I recommend The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Pacing was personally not for me it seemed incoherent at some parts but that may be my inexperience with literary fiction.
Overall, excellent prose just a bit hard to get through.
One problem was that I went into this expecting a bit more of a plot, if you're looking for something like that I recommend The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Pacing was personally not for me it seemed incoherent at some parts but that may be my inexperience with literary fiction.
Overall, excellent prose just a bit hard to get through.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Iron Gustav: A Berlin Family Chronicle by Hans Fallada
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.5
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
She Gets the Girl by Alyson Derrick, Rachael Lippincott
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5