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168 reviews
The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell
dark
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I liked it. Maybe it’s not perfect, but I liked it
Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.75
A great procedural that felt like a thriller in parts.
Naked Lunch: The Restored Text by William S. Burroughs Jr
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
Had to return it to the library and I was making slow progress. Will pick it up again I’m sure
South by Babak Lakghomi
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.25
South is a strange tale, and a purposefully obscured, unsettling, and convoluted one at that. Never have I read a book where the narrator and I equally have no idea what will occur next. The ending left me wanting a bit at first, but I’ll be ruminating on it and the whole story for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Torture, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A tense, killer book. Last 100 pages fly by in a good way. Very creepy, uncomfortable subject matter covered in this novel, so be warned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Alcohol
The Wine-Dark Sea by Mathias Svalina
dark
reflective
5.0
A sort of epic poem that unearths odd emotions, the sort you cannot name or refuse to. As surreal and unexpected as some of the poems are there is a tinge of the deeply personal.
You Don't Have to Believe in the World by William Erickson
emotional
reflective
5.0
Stunning debut collection of poetry from a Pacific Northwest poet with a keen eye and a keener mind.