overlap's reviews
7 reviews
Parable of the Sower, by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
The Only Harmless Great Thing, by Brooke Bolander
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
1.75
I really wanted to like this book, but it felt sensationalised and almost disrespectful, while not giving the message I think it wanted to. I suppose it is an interesting perspective to explore, it just wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Death
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women, by Kate Moore
dark
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Nothing to See Here, by Kevin Wilson
funny
inspiring
fast-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? It's complicated
2.75
Definitely a book written by a white man. Not an awful ending, but shock value used liberally. Heed content warnings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicide
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