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144 reviews

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

5.0

I am biologically and spiritually changed. All the stars.

Watchmen by Alan Moore

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adventurous challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

If you wished The Penderwicks had a bit more King Arthur to it, this one is for you. It’s charming, albeit dated, and full of mystery and intrigue. A lovely start to the series and I’m intrigued to see where these characters go from here!

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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

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dark funny informative medium-paced

5.0

This was a reread for me and it’s just as great as I remember! If you have a strong stomach and want to be that person at the party who has way too many fun facts about dead things, I highly recommend.

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Extasia by Claire Legrand

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

HANDMAID’S TALE meets THE CRUCIBLE in this dark and twisted story of witchy, feminist rage. I couldn’t put it down.

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

The most life affirming book I’ve ever read.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Absolute perfection. I wish I was there.

In the Next Room, or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I thought this play was fun, but too short! I think there could have been way more exploration into the relationships and desires of each character. It kind of felt like the author didn’t know what to do at the end and just sort of said “alright, that’s that!” But overall I enjoyed it thoroughly and it makes for a great book club selection.

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense 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? No

4.5

I’m not usually a horror fan, but when it’s this fun, sign me up! Perfect for those who loved Stranger Things!

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bigkidbookworm's reviews 144 reviews

bigkidbookworm's reviews
144 reviews