This fictionalization of the Buddha’s life is a good read if you’re interested in such a thing. My big complaint, and what keeps it from being close to, if not entirely, a five star book is the near total lack of world building. There’s very little given to the world, and often the story feels like it’s being told by someone who is a great writer of non-fiction (which isn’t surprising given the author). So while it’s enjoyable, I wish it was a bit more imaginative.

A Brutal Reckoning: Andrew Jackson, the Creek Indians, and the Epic War for the American South by Peter Cozzens

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challenging informative slow-paced

3.75

This book is very detailed. That is both its strength and its weakness. This isn’t a book that is good for readers looking to jump into the subject with little background. However, if you have familiarity already, it is a very thorough deep dive.

The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

I turned to get past the writing style, and while there’s nothing specifically wrong with it, it wasn’t for me.

The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk

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challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

This is a sweeping historical narrative of the Native Americans and specifically their ongoing relationship with the United States. Highly recommend to anyone interested in indigenous and US history.

Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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