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The Forest Brims Over by Maru Ayase
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Deeply thought provoking with evocative imagery and original concepts
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault
Fleabag: The Special Edition by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
3.5
A good read with beautiful language but it felt like the character’s discovery of her own queerness happened so quickly with very little exploration of the concept.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Are You My Mother? A Comic Drama by Alison Bechdel
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
3.75
A bit pseudoscientific but the insight into Bechdel’s life and the incredible art is fascinating regardless!