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236 reviews
Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir by Daisy Hernández
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
The Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill
adventurous
dark
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The plotting in this book is marvellous. There are plot twists upon plot twists and all of the secrets come together to be revealed in a really satisfying way. The exploration of women's mental health and lesbian desire in the 19th Century also felt valuable and kept me hooked. However, I do want to point out that the characters make a lot of offensive statements throughout the novel. The statements and sentiments are historically accurate, so I believe the author was trying to be realistic, but it was still uncomfortable to read. These statements include homophobia, racism, sexism and a whole lot of ableism, particularly regarding mental illnesses and physical disabilities. I am not sure if I admire that the author didn't shy away from the horrible things people said and did in Victorian England or if I'm disgusted that she chose to include them to such an extent.
Eating Chilli Crab in the Anthropocene by Matthew Schneider-Mayerson
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
This book is offers a great overview of different ways the environment is impacted in Singapore and the many industries that contribute to climate change. What I loved is that it doesn't just discuss the problems we face, but hones in on and emphasises possible solutions too. Even if you're not based in Singapore, this is a really good book to read if you're curious about the world's future in a heating climate and how we can avoid catastrophe.
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Actual perfection.
The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The best thing about this book is the island setting, paired with the absolutely magical writing style. I wasn't always a huge fan of the characters, particularly in the middle section of the book, but I can see why the author chose to develop them a certain way. This is ultimately a really engrossing tale of family, grief, love and home, which completely transports you to a world as real as it is fantastical.