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13 reviews

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

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challenging informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

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informative slow-paced

2.75

The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Passing by Nella Larsen

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane

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inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

3.75

A gorgeously illustrated book with verses enjoyable for readers young or old.
The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Haunting Season: Nine Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights by Bridget Collins

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5