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38 reviews

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Maybe magical realism isn’t for me
Bad Kids by Zijin Chen

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

4.5

The short chapters + fast plot pace made this a quick, but disturbing, read.
Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs by Jamie Loftus

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

2.0

Not a writing style that I particularly enjoyed. The author did cover one hot dog joint in Boston that holds a complex array of memories for me, so I appreciated her take on that, and most other, hot dog establishments. I have been thinking more about hot dogs than usual, so that’s something. 
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry

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3.75

a person kills the cat, Blue