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14 reviews
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
funny
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Cannibalism, and Abortion
The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse