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8 reviews

Let's Talk: How to Have Better Conversations by NIHAL. ARTHANAYAKE

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hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Tackles the topic of conversation through a range of examples and interviews with an interesting array of people. Thoughtful, easy to read and a great reminder to listen and be curious. 
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

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dark mysterious reflective sad medium-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

5.0

A haunting, reflective read in which a group of women are trapped in a cage in a dystopian land without knowing why. The narrator takes us on a journey of curiosity, introspection and the gradual acceptance of her circumstances. The book will stay with me for a long time. 
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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dark funny informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

An entertaining look at the world of publishing and the character's descent into unscrupulous and manipulative behaviour.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Good Material by Dolly Alderton

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A really enjoyable and funny read which gets even stronger towards the last few chapters of the book. It really captures the obsessive and self-pitying stages of break-ups brilliantly. 
The Magic Border by Arlo Parks

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

4.0

A lovely collection of lyrics, poetry and photography. If you love Arlo's music you'll enjoy this collection. 
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: Living Life the Italian Way with Dolce Far Niente by Sophie Minchilli

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funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

Beautiful photos of Italy and lovely reflection about what matters in life. There are also some great recipes in the book. Huge fan of the author's instagram account, too. 
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An enjoyable read, with lovely, evocative description and a cast of interesting characters. 
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