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aus10england's Reviews (943)
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Islamophobia
Minor: Colonisation
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
I enjoyed this travel memoir! It was fun to get a perspective on Norwegian culture from someone not from there. Would. I felt the last section dragged on a bit, but overall I enjoyed the author’s stories.
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I always think I’ve moved on from YA books but then books like this show up on my radar. I loved how mental health was covered. I also felt that the characters felt realistic, especially the relationship between the parents and the main character. I think the ending was wrapped up a little too nicely, but overall I loved this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Gore, Sexual content
emotional
funny
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sometimes a book sneaks up on you, and this was for sure one of those for me. I loved the peek into Portland in the 90's especially the grunge aspects. The queer family aspects were great as well, and really showcased the reality for a lot of people at the time trying to escape their toxic family environments. My only faults are that I think that the book could have been just a bit shorter, and maybe expanded on the ending part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Lesbophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abortion, Toxic friendship
funny
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
what could have been…
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia, Abortion
emotional
reflective
Daaaang this one was a bummer for me! I probably should have done more research, but I think this would definetly belong in a relgion memoir section of a bookstore, and that aspect of the book didn't interest me too much. I did however enjoy the pop-culture asepects and how it related to the author's culture, that was neat. Again, great subject matter and heart, but for sure for people interested in Christianity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A fascinating and honest anthology depicting indigenous women’s hardships through the medium of comics! I loved the inclusion of young native stories at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape, Violence
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Much more than a book about dogs! I enjoyed the story that revolves around these dogs and the people in their lives. I was wary of the fact that the author has a very privileged lifestyle so kept that in mind with the problems encountered. Very well written and full of heart!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness
Moderate: Death
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
As an Olympia native, this was such an engaging read for me, and really helped me learn some local history! I'm surprised that Sleater-Kinney was hardly mentioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Rape, Murder
Minor: Homophobia, Abortion, War