mantisshrimp's reviews
74 reviews

Ghost World by Daniel Clowes

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

2.5

I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

4.5

Penance by Eliza Clark

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

never read anything like it which is completely refreshing. lagged in a couple parts but the overall framing and technique was fantastic. 

Witches, Sluts, Feminists: Conjuring the Sex Positive by Kristen J. Sollee

informative inspiring reflective

3.0

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.0

if i’d known this had a shutter island vibe before THE LAST DAMN PAGE i probably would’ve been less annoyed and bored by the entire thing. except for phoebe; she’s the best part

One Day by David Nicholls

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

emotional informative reflective sad fast-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

4.0

wow i mean where to even start with this piece of art. incredibly immersive and wonderfully written. the second person pov caught me off guard but the way it puts you straight into the body of the main character is amazing. i feel honoured to have read such a unique and thought provoking book. 

Kokomo by Victoria Hannan

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.5

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25

Foster by Claire Keegan

mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0