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502 reviews
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
medium-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Abortion
Fly With Me by Andie Burke
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Chlorine by Jade Song
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Sexual assault, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Blood
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Dementia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Horror Stories: A Memoir by Liz Phair
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Cursing
It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide