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The Genocides by Thomas M. Disch

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

One-Way by Didier Van Cauwelaert

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan

funny informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. by Nicole Galland, Neal Stephenson

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

December '41 by William Martin, William Martin

mysterious tense fast-paced

2.0

Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit

challenging dark hopeful informative mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Surviving Autocracy by Masha Gessen

challenging dark informative reflective fast-paced

4.25

Character Limit by Kate Conger, Ryan Mac

challenging informative fast-paced

5.0

If I could pick one book to prepare for the next few years, this might be it. Also savage towards Dorsey and company. Very well written for anyone.