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Language: The Cultural Tool by Daniel L. Everett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.

A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction by Terry Pratchett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.

The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon

challenging dark mysterious medium-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? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Antisemitism, Alcohol

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Pregnancy

Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Violence, Murder

Minor: Cannibalism

Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse

Moderate: War

Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Murder

Moderate: Incest, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape, War

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

adventurous dark mysterious medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, War

Minor: Child abuse, Abortion, Death of parent

People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present by Dara Horn

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Violence, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry

Moderate: Mass/school shootings

The Art of the Personal Letter: A Guide to Connecting Through the Written Word by Margaret Shepherd, Sharon Hogan

informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder

Moderate: Incest

Minor: Rape