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1039 reviews

The Clockwork Sparrow by Katherine Woodfine

adventurous challenging mysterious tense 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

4.0

Hello, Habits: A Minimalist's Guide to a Better Life by Fumio Sasaki

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys: A Cape Bay Cafe Mystery by Harper Lin

emotional tense slow-paced

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

2.5

Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

challenging dark mysterious sad tense 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

3.75

Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse: A Cape Bay Cafe Mystery by Harper Lin

challenging tense 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

3.5

The Future Is Degrowth: A Guide to a World Beyond Capitalism by Aaron Vansintjan, Andrea Vetter, Matthias Schmelzer

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

3.5

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous dark mysterious sad slow-paced

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

5.0