jemmareadsalot's reviews
14 reviews
Othello by William Shakespeare
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass by Lana Del Rey
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Death, Blood, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-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? No
3.25
Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Rape
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
adventurous
fast-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
3.0