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148 reviews

The Light of Amsterdam by David Park

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I thought the book was gonna be more feel-good. At the end it didn't feel like much was resolved except for the couple's story line. Overall I just felt very bored 
Hoe overleef ik alles wat ik niemand vertel? by Francine Oomen

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

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emotional relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75


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The Final Sacrament by James Forrester

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adventurous dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

This is the 3rd in a series even though it's not advertised anywhere on the cover - this made it difficult to get into and difficult to keep track of the names. Some good story telling though, though it can get very graphic.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.75

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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emotional funny slow-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

4.75

Adjoa's narration is magnificent! She truly made the book come to life
Wij waren. Ik ben. Weg uit Ruinerwold by Israel van Dorsten

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.0

Judas: een familiekroniek by Astrid Holleeder

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.25

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

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dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was devastating, but it is a gorgeous read. Maybe take heed if you have a queasy stomach.

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