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113 reviews

Orlando by Virginia Woolf

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

i really liked this book, especially the beginning bit. however i found the plot harder to follow as it went on…

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

this is genuinely one of the best books i’ve ever read. it was agonisingly realistic and the characters were relentlessly frustrating whilst being so honestly themselves at the same time .

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

i really enjoyed this book but it was lacking a bit of depth for me. also perhaps a bit too predictable…

A Passage to India by E.M. Forster

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective slow-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

3.5

an enjoyable Forster. Perhaps not as good as some others but definitely up there - great storyline and interesting characters not lacking depth 

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

This was an absolutely brilliant book. The characterisation was so well thought through and they were fully fledged characters. The writing style was genius in the open way that it discussed the matter at the focus of the book.

Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i get it 

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

i really enjoyed this, i found it lighthearted and funny whilst also being really insightful ! 

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

Brook Evans by Susan Glaspell

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this book explored the relationships of three people very well. i really enjoyed how personal it felt and the reflections between mother and daughter. as whilst predictable, were enjoyable to read - the perspective of the son also added depth! 

If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

i loved this book - the characterisation was lovely and felt very personal. the plot was logical and the writer was true to their intent the entire way through .