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Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Absolutely not. 
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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slow-paced

2.0

I recently read “If We Were Villains” which was clearly a less good rip off of this book - but I already knew what was going to happen and found it pretentious and boring. Not my jam. 
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

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1.5

I’m glad the mushrooms worked for you man, but don’t try to turn the trip into a novel. 
A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth

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

3.75

Took me almost a month to tackle this one - I will admit to skimming probably 300 of the 1500 pages that delved into the political subplot - but -overall enjoyed it. 
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Really liked this
The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page

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3.0

Fine, completely average and won’t remember any details in 6 months but a pleasant story.