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The subtitle of the book is “a concise history of Zen,” and that’s a great summation of this book. Barbara O’Brien is a wonderful author and storyteller. She makes the deep and long history of Zen and Buddhism approachable. If you’re a student of Zen or just interested in its history, read this book. This is one book I’ll be thinking about for years and will undoubtably return to in the future.

The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water by Zen Cho

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adventurous funny 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

4.0

Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman

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emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

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informative inspiring medium-paced

3.0

Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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adventurous medium-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

4.5

This is one of the most interesting, remarkable, and innovative science fiction books I have read in a long time. As a reader, you're dropped into a strange world with even stranger characters but you're quickly invested in their success. If you're looking for something new and different, start here.

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

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adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.25

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cdoors's reviews 256 reviews

cdoors's reviews
256 reviews