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31 reviews

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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dark emotional medium-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

4.0

The Bell Jar ia haunting and introspective novel that delves into the complex psyche of a young woman named Esther. Set in the 1950s, Esther is a talented and ambitious writer who is struggling to reconcile her desire for success with the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman. As she navigates the male-dominated literary world and grapples with her own mental health issues, Esther finds herself descending into a downward spiral of despair and isolation. Through lyrical prose and powerful imagery, The Bell Jar offers a poignant and raw portrayal of the challenges faced by women in mid-century America. This is a must-read for anyone looking for a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, such a thought provoking read, and a fascinating novel.

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.

It's hard to comprehend; sometimes, and the pages I read were not to my taste. It is not necessarily bad but I was intensively dying of ennui.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This books is incredibly-emotionally beautiful. I cried and I will cried over and over again. I’m lost of words.

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Recitatif by Toni Morrison

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challenging dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.25

Foster by Claire Keegan

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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emotional lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

4.25

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White Oleander by Janet Fitch

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challenging emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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