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529 reviews
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
I really appreciate that the author wanted to include plot points so embedded in homophobia and racism. The genre isn't for me but I thought Cosby was trying to do a good thing in writing this
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Really enjoyable!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Islamophobia
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Pleased to see that threats posed by rogue AI have been a concern as early as 1968
Holes by Louis Sachar
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Raised some interesting questions about asexuality and compulsory sexuality
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, and Cannibalism
Tampa by Alissa Nutting
Was really glad when it was over. Very well written and captivating but really challenged my dedication to the idea that "all art has value." This book approaches pornographic levels with its explicit sexual nature and the fact that the sex involves minors forces me to consider why this story needed to be told or what audience this story was intended for. I had hopes and wishes for the resolution at the end that went unfulfilled.
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Gaza: An Inquest Into Its Martyrdom by Norman G. Finkelstein
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
5.0
An amazing body of research by Finkelstein that expertly penetrates Israel's decades-long propaganda campaign meant to obfuscate their myriad war crimes and human rights violations. Would highly recommend to anyone who still gives Israel the benefit of the doubt despite their persisting desire to wipe Gaza off the map in what can only be described as the most documented genocide in history