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16 reviews
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
Asylum by Patrick McGrath
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
The Summer of You by Nagisa Furuya
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's called The Unbearable Lighteness of Being because when you finish it that's exactly how you feel
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and War
Minor: Racial slurs and Rape
Tell it to the Bees by Fiona Shaw
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Such a beautiful book, also easy to read for non english speakers like me❤️ Sapphic women really needed a love story like this one, with a happy ending and a delicate description of the characters and the atmosphere.
I would have loved to read about their life after traveling to Italy but it went all too fast in the last chapters :(
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Eating disorder, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Terminal illness, Blood, and Vomit
De Amor Y De Sombra by Isabel Allende
dark
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Torture
Moderate: Miscarriage and War
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Suicide, and Murder
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: War