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117 reviews
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
dark
emotional
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
2.0
graphic self harm and eating disorder warnings!! Had to read this for uni and it set me off a bit lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Misogyny, Rape, and Self harm
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Gave me the biggest reading slump, but the prose is nice
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’d heard of this book before but had no idea what it was about. I genuinely adored it. A very interesting read and one of those books I’d recommend to anyone interested in preserving history and culture.
rip Clarisse you would have loved manic pixie dream girls
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
dark
fast-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
I think it’s just a bit basic lol, like the themes are meant to be shocking but they just aren’t? I expected sm more. We are never told why there’s a police investigation either. It just seems like a mid attempt at trying to be cool and edgy