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318 reviews

Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Just not for me

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

A very in depth look at the life of Oppenheimer, well written but can be quite dense in some areas which is to be expected due to the complexity of what is being considered.

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Wilding by Isabella Tree

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adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

A beautifully written account of how if we change our minds as a country we could resist climate change and future proof our environment whilst enjoying the natural increase in biodiversity

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced