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Théâtre by Yasmina Reza
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
L'Homme du hasard 4.5* - beautiful, a journey
Conversations après un enterrement 4.5 - fascinating
La Traversée de l'hivers 3
"Art" 4.5* - beautiful
Conversations après un enterrement 4.5 - fascinating
La Traversée de l'hivers 3
"Art" 4.5* - beautiful
Dubliners by James Joyce
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really enjoyed the writing style: beautiful.
"My eyes were often full of tears (I could not tell why) and at times a flood from my heart seemed to pour itself out into bosom." - Araby
Favourite short stories
- The Sisters
- An Encounter
- Eveline
- A Painful Case
- The Dead
"My eyes were often full of tears (I could not tell why) and at times a flood from my heart seemed to pour itself out into bosom." - Araby
Favourite short stories
- The Sisters
- An Encounter
- Eveline
- A Painful Case
- The Dead
Présages d'innocence by Patti Smith
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
The Lovecrafter
Sleep of the dodo
The settiing and the stone
The writer's song
Three windows
Sleep of the dodo
The settiing and the stone
The writer's song
Three windows
« Art » by Yasmina Reza
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Hesitating between a 4 and 5.
I really enjoyed reading the play, I would love to see it on stage. The simplicity brings the depth to the message. I really enjoyed this, if i continue to think about this play I might jump it up to a 5.
I really enjoyed reading the play, I would love to see it on stage. The simplicity brings the depth to the message. I really enjoyed this, if i continue to think about this play I might jump it up to a 5.
Maggie and Me by Damian Barr
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
One of my favourite memoirs!
I really enjoyed the writing styles, pacing and structure. Having a quote from Margret Thatcher at the start of every chapter really made Barr's connection to her feel real and honest. The style made us feel like we were growing up with Barr. Each chapter felt like a milestone of Barr's life. Different themes felt touchy and reflective. All themes felt row but true and still reflective, you could tell Barr spend time reflecting on his life. This memoir deeply touched me for many reasons. The way people were written in felt so true to the age, I related to the teenager view on the world and on the people around us. The ending was wonderful, even perfect, touching and deep. I am overjoyed I have read this memoir, I have learnt so much about myself through reading this memoir. I am excited to pick this up again later in life when my experiences will bring even more insight.
I really enjoyed the writing styles, pacing and structure. Having a quote from Margret Thatcher at the start of every chapter really made Barr's connection to her feel real and honest. The style made us feel like we were growing up with Barr. Each chapter felt like a milestone of Barr's life. Different themes felt touchy and reflective. All themes felt row but true and still reflective, you could tell Barr spend time reflecting on his life. This memoir deeply touched me for many reasons. The way people were written in felt so true to the age, I related to the teenager view on the world and on the people around us. The ending was wonderful, even perfect, touching and deep. I am overjoyed I have read this memoir, I have learnt so much about myself through reading this memoir. I am excited to pick this up again later in life when my experiences will bring even more insight.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body horror and Blood
Minor: Animal death
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wonderful! I love the different layers of the story, the different perspectives. The writing style and structure empowers the chaotic family dynamic. I really enjoyed the different characters and their experiences.
The plot was wonderful, everything made sense and things mentioned at the beginning were brought up during the novel, limiting plot holes. The characters all had depth, i felt compassion towards all of them, specifically the children. The pacing was perfect, jumping from perspectives and time-lines made the pacing really digestible. The setting was atmospheric, the lake brings back memories of my own childhood. The themes were varied and well discussed with implicit references. The novel emotional impacted me a lot, i felt for all the characters. I really appreciated the ending.
The plot was wonderful, everything made sense and things mentioned at the beginning were brought up during the novel, limiting plot holes. The characters all had depth, i felt compassion towards all of them, specifically the children. The pacing was perfect, jumping from perspectives and time-lines made the pacing really digestible. The setting was atmospheric, the lake brings back memories of my own childhood. The themes were varied and well discussed with implicit references. The novel emotional impacted me a lot, i felt for all the characters. I really appreciated the ending.
Expectation by Anna Hope
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story really touched me and made me feel a lot of compassion towards some of the characters.
I enjoyed the structure and writing style, jumping from year to year.
I enjoyed the structure and writing style, jumping from year to year.
Exes and O's by Amy Lea
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoyed it quite a lot. I liked the representation of what gaslighting and manipulation can look like in relationships. I enjoyed friends-to-lovers romance as well.
Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
Didn't get it.
Rubbish.
Rubbish.
I Wish You Would by Eva Des Lauriers
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0