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90 reviews
Twelve Years a Slave: A True Story by Solomon Northup
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Glorious! Read this book a few years back, bit can still remember what happened. The sign of a great story.
Everything is Beautiful by Eleanor Ray
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Quirky, easy read.
Main character is a massive hoarder because of an event in her past. She cannot let go of stuff. Memories
Main character is a massive hoarder because of an event in her past. She cannot let go of stuff. Memories
French Braid by Anne Tyler
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Avoid if you are short of time. Not one of her better ones
Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Flamingo by Rachel Elliott
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Yellow Wife: Totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction by Sadeqa Johnson, Sadeqa Johnson
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Would love to give more stars!! Marvellous book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Slavery, Death, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Gore, Medical content, Blood, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, and Colonisation
Idol by Louise O'Neill
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0