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126 reviews

dark 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? Yes

4.0

It didn’t portrayed the intensity of being “absorbed” by a cult ( or even calling Russell and the Gang as a cult). Yet the uncertainty not being normal, accepted and fit in was nuanced, which adds realistic emotions.

Vox by Christina Dalcher

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challenging dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Tampa by Alissa Nutting

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dark 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

4.5

Utterly disturbing. Felt overwhelmingly uncomfortable with the sex scenes, even though they technically should be arousing. Yet, why did I like it??? Because the topic was bizarre? Because Celeste's mind is simply so fucked up that it's intriguing? The atmosphere was as humid and sticky as the climate of Tampa can be, suiting the sociopathic behavior of Celeste. I don't know what to say... AHHHHHHHHHH

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

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emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Wow. I adored this book. It's funny, witty, yet SO DAMN ACCURATE that you'll get a gut punch. It hurts – how online dating could be disposable, losing common topics with friends, feeling your life is falling apart. I really liked how the book didn't conclude with a love relationship – it makes it more inspiring!

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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3.75

Since it was a hyped-up book, I've expected more – I didn't understand why Tate was so into Kya? What was so special about her?

The Every by Dave Eggers

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Loved the idea of the book, but too many characters, too many plot ideas scattered through the book – kind of hard to follow what the core story was. The ending was also a bit predictable. I preferred The Circle more as it had a consistent story/character development!

告白 Kokuhaku by 湊かなえ, Kanae Minato

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced