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141 reviews
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Elites use religion and class to control masses 3🍇
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Personally prefer Poirot. 2🚂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such a sensual book 4🍑
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Dying of Politeness by Geena Davis
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
She’s just so delightful! 4🐻
A Pocketful of Happiness: A Memoir by Richard E. Grant
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
God he really loved his wife. 4❤️🔥
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
We all need a sugar daddy. Basically Madmen meets Shiva Baby. 4🍭
Inside F1 by Lee Mckenzie
informative
medium-paced
3.0
3 🏎 for Lee McKenzie having Sebastian Vettel’s number and never texting him and to put that red dress again with the really low… 💃
Languages Are Good For Us by Sophie Hardach
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Perfect for anyone who is interested in linguistics 3.5 ⭐️
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Wish I could’ve read it in the original language 3.5 ⭐️
Love and Friendship by Jane Austen
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
2.5
Impressed she wrote this at like age 12 👏