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415 reviews

The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore by Michael Dylan Foster

informative mysterious medium-paced

3.5

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

Kindertransport by Diane Samuels

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

A Feast for Crows: A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, George R.R. Martin

dark mysterious reflective sad slow-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

4.0

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

4.25

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

reflective slow-paced

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

2.25

24 Hours in Ancient Athens: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There by Philip Matyszak

informative medium-paced

3.0

A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold by George R.R. Martin

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.5

Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman

emotional slow-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

2.0

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.