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The Fury by Alex Michaelides
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Just didn’t emotionally connect with any of the characters, even though the narrative was creative

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.

just seemed boring, I couldn’t get into it. found myself distracted 

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.0

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

it’s just not grabbing me. too many characters at once and I don’t feel any attachment to them

Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking

Moderate: Drug use, Abortion

Minor: Death of parent

Flying, Falling, Catching by Henri J.M. Nouwen, Carolyn Whitney-Brown

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.75

Charity: The Heroic and Heartbreaking Story of Charity Hospital in Hurricane Katrina by Jim Carrier

dark informative tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma

Minor: Animal death

Silence For the Dead by Simone St. James

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.25

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

emotional mysterious medium-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

3.75

A Well Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy by Tia Levings

dark emotional medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry

Moderate: Animal death