polly_lilith's reviews
136 reviews

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay

challenging dark emotional funny informative tense fast-paced

4.75

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

One Day by David Nicholls

emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

2.75

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Animal Farm by George Orwell

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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

3.75