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44 reviews
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book captures the experience of depression and how dangerous it can be to lose care and concern for the self. Terrible and wonderful all at the same time
The Good People by Hannah Kent
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this book but it has been so lovely to read. It’s exploration of wrong and right and the experience of denial vs facing reality. Beautiful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird by Diane Connell
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
One of my favourites of the year. Big, tough topics tackled from the perspective of an innocent and curious child. Beautiful
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, and Abandonment
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0