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The High Road by Edna O'Brien
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Sexism, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, and Classism
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The plot kept me going but this really isn't for everyone. The sex stuff is weird in a way that only detracts from the reading experience. It's not my favorite Murakami.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson
emotional
funny
sad
slow-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
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, and Abandonment
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
this writing hit me like a train falling into a quiet lake, in a good way. I feel ok about drowning now, maybe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide