nimala's reviews
16 reviews

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

sad fast-paced

2.25

i think if this wasn’t by jeanette mccurdy it would not be relevant at all

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard

reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

i LOVED this play. it’s probably one of my favorites of all time. the overlapping themes and the melding between physics and time and love??? i’m obsessed. 

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark reflective sad tense 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

3.75

as a depressed baddie, there was a lot in this book that made me feel finally seen. however, as a baddie of color, i despised the racist remarks and that took away from my enjoyment of it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

Blues for Mister Charlie: A Play by James Baldwin

emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

4.25

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

4.25