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The Blind Owl by Sadegh Hedayat
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Challenging and a dark read. Beautiful prose and the subtle loop makes you go insane with the narrator of the story.
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
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
4.75
Incredibly dark and thought-provoking book. However, it lacks substance. This might be intentional by the author herself since the book completely carves out your insides from beginning to end. It's dry and empty as it should be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Rape, Blood, Cannibalism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
5.0
No Exit by Taylor Adams
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5