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Child of God by Cormac McCarthy
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Rape
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm so glad I read this. The writing, impeccable. The characters, incredible. Could hardly put it down!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, and Torture
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
a whole new meaning given to "world-wide web"
Content Warnings
You might not have a good time if you suffer from arachnophobia.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
one of the most chaotic, messy road trips ever
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
So very precious
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Incredibly written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism and Self harm
Minor: Drug use
Mothering in Marginalized Contexts: Narratives of Women Who Mother in and through Domestic Violence by Caroline McDonald-Harker
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
I very impressive body of research that explores the conflict between dominant discourses of "appropriate mothering" with the lived experiences of mothers experiencing domestic abuse. Really made me want to go hug my mom and tell her that she does an amazing job. Very proud to have this one on my shelf!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Stalking, and Pregnancy
This is a non-fiction sociological research text that contains real-life accounts of the experiences of women who are facing or who have recently escaped from domestic abuse from one or more intimate partners.