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299 reviews
The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Alcoholism
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Infidelity
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Transphobia, and Outing
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.25
The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
2.75