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65 reviews
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.0
She Gets the Girl by Alyson Derrick, Rachael Lippincott
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.75
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
Het beste wat we hebben by Griet Op de Beeck
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata
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dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I thought this was a very interesting read. The short stories are peculiar and they make you think about consumerism, killing animals as well as our practices and ceremonies. Sayaka Murata is a wonderful author with a brilliant mind.
Graphic: Vomit and Cannibalism
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
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dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-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
4.25
Do you know the feeling when you finish a book and you just sit and stare in front of you, trying to process what happened? Yeah - that was the exact feeling I had when I'd read this book's last page. I think I liked this book? I just don't know what it should have taught me?
It was interesting to be able to follow the logic of someone who thinks differently than I do. I think Murata is a very skillful writer, being able to write about very serious topics in a kind of lighthearted and humoristic way. I've recently also bought 'Life Ceremony', so I look forward to reading more of her books.
Overall I think the best books stay in the back of your mind, while you mull over the meaning of the story. That's good literature and that's what Sayaka Murata did.
It was interesting to be able to follow the logic of someone who thinks differently than I do. I think Murata is a very skillful writer, being able to write about very serious topics in a kind of lighthearted and humoristic way. I've recently also bought 'Life Ceremony', so I look forward to reading more of her books.
Overall I think the best books stay in the back of your mind, while you mull over the meaning of the story. That's good literature and that's what Sayaka Murata did.
Graphic: Violence
Love From A to Z by S.K. Ali
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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Islamophobia
First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? N/A
3.5