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Psycho by Robert Bloch
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
the plot twist (and the whole of the plot) is very predictable if you are familiar with serial killer stories, but the reading experience was enjoyable nonetheless — especially considering when this was written!
haven't seen the movie (yet), but this made me curious :)
haven't seen the movie (yet), but this made me curious :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
Viisikon uudet seikkailut by Enid Blyton, Inkeri Hämäläinen
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
looking back this very clearly is a childrens book... such obvious plot twists and all, I wish I could go back to the time when I was able to fully immerse myself in the mystery. 4 stars for the nostalgia, nonetheless.❤️
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
McNamara really was a talented writer! Too bad she never got to see the case solved, if someone deserved to know the solution it should've been her
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Rautakolmio by Leena Lehtolainen
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Violence
Väärän jäljillä by Leena Lehtolainen
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
arvasin mysteerin ratkaisun jo alkumetreillä, mutta siitä huolimatta tää oli sarjan parhaimmistoa tähän mennessä. Onneksi Ursulan hahmo sai tässä lisää syvyyttä eikä enää ollut pelkkä Kallion sisäistetyn naisvihan kaatopaikka (oli sitäkin.. mutta oli muutakin).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Infertility, and Sexual assault
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Lesbophobia
Underground by Haruki Murakami
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
very interesting to read as someone being from a country with little to no terrorism (Finland) and having a work ethic similar to the victims in this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Huuhaa-Suomen historia by Vesa Sisättö
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
parani loppua kohden, rakenne ei ollut kovin yhtenäinen varsinkaan alussa
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the first half of the book would have been closer to 5 stars for me, but the rest of the book was closer to 3 stars as it started to annoy me and the ending was unnecessarily stretched — so an average of 4 stars.
The spicy scenes were well written, considerate over both consent and contraception, and also surprisingly non-awkward to listen to on an audiobook — I mean, who wouldn't like Michael? I didn't appreciate some of his word choices though; who on earth finds terms like "pornstar nipples" sexy?? The characters' insecurities felt raw and relatable in the beginning, but over time it felt like their insecurities became their only personality trait as they both were so stuck in their ways and bathing in self-loath.
side note: I also saw (too) much of myself in Stella especially regarding to her relationships — should I finally go get a proper diagnosis?
The spicy scenes were well written, considerate over both consent and contraception, and also surprisingly non-awkward to listen to on an audiobook — I mean, who wouldn't like Michael? I didn't appreciate some of his word choices though; who on earth finds terms like "pornstar nipples" sexy?? The characters' insecurities felt raw and relatable in the beginning, but over time it felt like their insecurities became their only personality trait as they both were so stuck in their ways and bathing in self-loath.
side note: I also saw (too) much of myself in Stella especially regarding to her relationships — should I finally go get a proper diagnosis?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Girl A by Abigail Dean
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was one of the most depressing books I've ever read, but I just couldn't stop — I needed to know more, and I really liked the gradual and slow way of revealing the past. The book was better than I expected in the way that it didn't sensationalize the abuse, as unfortunately many true and fictional crime stories mainly focus on the details of who hurted whom and how. This book was still a very heavy load, and I was totally blind to the plot twist — I was really taken aback by the fact that Evie was just in Alexandra's head, though in hindsight the hints were quite obvious. A well written plot twist in that sense, but I don't know how to feel about it; somehow I feel like I'd liked the book even more if Evie got to grow into adulthood, she was my favourite.