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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
reflective
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Homophobia and Suicide
Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
challenging
dark
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
actually obsessed with this book. in love with donna tartt’s writing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Junky by William S. Burroughs
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, and Vomit