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Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

get it girl (!)
In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje

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slow-paced

2.0

[read for TA course] reading this book felt more painful than wisdom tooth extraction without anaesthetic. there were some absolutely beautifully crafted lines and (tiny) vignettes, and compelling moments and depictions of of early immigrant labour and the construction of foundational canadian city systems, it felt hopelessly difficult to follow and make connections that I felt I was 'supposed' to be making, and I left this novel only feeling so glad it was over *prayer hands* 
Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

thank god I finally finished a book