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Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
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
Plath describes depression and the position of women in her time extremely well, and makes some of those issues relatable to modern readers. However, the main character is unlikable (despite myself relating to her at times), and is clearly based on herself. I was also caught off-guard by the use of racist terms and homophobic language.
Both can be simultaneously true; Plath being self-centred, racist, and a literary classic. Plath is clearly (and unfortunately) a product of her time, and her work must be engaged with critically and with that consideration.
Both can be simultaneously true; Plath being self-centred, racist, and a literary classic. Plath is clearly (and unfortunately) a product of her time, and her work must be engaged with critically and with that consideration.
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
4.5
This Is Not Who We Are by Sophie Buchaillard
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.25
The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Know My Name: The Survivor of the Stanford Sexual Assault Case Tells Her Story by Chanel Miller
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Although this is a difficult read, I believe everyone should try to read it. Chanel is a masterful writer, and a powerhouse of a woman. She made me cry and laugh so many times. I don't have the words to accurately describe this book. It is beautiful, a love letter to all survivors.