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190 reviews

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

dark informative reflective slow-paced

3.75

The Boys by Gordon Graham

challenging dark reflective sad fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

4.0

Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson

informative reflective slow-paced

3.25

Songs of a War Boy by Deng Thiak Adut, Ben Mckelvey

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence and War

Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.0

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

Blackrock by Nick Enright

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

4.0