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205 reviews
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fun, quick read
Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Magical. A delight to read.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Couldn’t keep the two main characters straight, main plot is missionary work to Indians, murder and abuse scene was the final straw. Really loved her other books but couldn’t get into this one at all.
Jazz by Toni Morrison
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Definitely judged this book by its cover and avoided it. Glad I finally picked it up, after so many people urging me to read it, because then I couldn’t put it down. An incredible story, powerful and funny and important. One of my best reads this year.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Suicide