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Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ash's Cabin by Jen Wang
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
Processing: 100 Comics That Got Me Through It by Tara Booth
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
3.75
The Women by Kristin Hannah
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I can't stop now -- I've read 19 of these books in 19 years (I started when I read them to my kids, and now as a teacher, I keep buying new ones for the classroom, but read it myself first.) I still chuckle at the gags, and wonder how many books Jeff Kinney has in him.
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
In the All-Night Café: A Memoir of Belle and Sebastian's Formative Year by Stuart David
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
An insider look at the beginnings of the band Belle And Sebastian, but even more: a look at a musician trying to find a way to make art on the music scene
Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Dark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence