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Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
i love gillian flynn’s writing! she does a great job of making the main character feel like a real person. each chapter holds a new surprise, and there are multiple twists, which i really liked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, and Murder
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
challenging
slow-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
this book really made me think about how much control technology has over our daily lives. the stream-of-consciousness writing style is appropriate but was off-putting to me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings
inspiring
medium-paced
2.5
didn’t love the writing, although to be fair she was a kid when she wrote this. a lot of inspirational sayings. i did like that the audiobook was read by her, and her journey is definitely inspiring!
I'll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw at the Trump White House by Stephanie Grisham
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
super informative and enlightening about what truly happened during trump’s presidency; didn’t love the writing
Under the Dome by Stephen King
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.0
this book was honestly so disturbing. it had me hooked and the writing was good, though
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
The Circle by Dave Eggers
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Car accident
My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gore, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pregnancy
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0