fviryshelves's reviews
41 reviews

Sosiologi Sastra by Sapardi Djoko Damono

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

Even If This Love Disappears Tonight by Ichijo Misaki

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

Cereus Blooms at Night by Shani Mootoo

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? No

3.75

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

adventurous hopeful mysterious reflective fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

Calon Arang: The Story of a Woman Sacrificed to Patriarchy by Sarita Newson, Toeti Heraty, Karla Supeli, Keith Foulcher

hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

The Fatal Eggs by Mikhail Bulgakov

dark funny informative fast-paced

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

3.75

its fun/exciting tbh, nice read n social commentary 

Sentient: What Animals Reveal about Our Senses by Jackie Higgins

medium-paced

Theresa by Émile Zola

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infidelity, and Murder

Moderate: Miscarriage

Minor: Racism