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316 reviews
INSENSATEZ by CASTELLANOS MOYA HORACIO
dark
tense
medium-paced
5.0
No puedo creer el final. Todo el tiempo pensé que el protagonista era un poco paranoico y que sus temores fueron un poco exagerados. Pero fuí yo la que se sorprendió.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, and Colonisation
Moderate: Rape
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Dug the relationship between the two main characters; mainly because it reminds me of what friendships can be. Her usage of LA and her depiction of it is definitely written by a non-LA kid, which makes reading the book a pain in the ass when you are indeed a kid who grew up in LA. Also, had to skip the Pioneer section because…too…much…fluff…but I get why it was needed, I guess.
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know by Katty Kay
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
Thought it'd be more science fueled. Mixture of science, self-help advice, and anecdotes from a not-so-diverse cast of women leaders.
The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, and Murder
Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom by Derecka Purnell
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
It’s very informative. The facts will piss you off, but it’s definitely something that one needs to read if one wants to understand prison and police abolition.