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132 reviews

Menaechmi: The Menaechmus Brothers by Plautus, David Christenson

lighthearted fast-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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny

Preface to Shakespeare by Samuel Johnson

informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

Index, A History of the by Dennis Duncan

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

The Shortest History of Germany by James Hawes

informative fast-paced

3.0

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

Theogony, Works and Days by Hesiod

adventurous challenging slow-paced

1.5

Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall

informative medium-paced

3.5

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

2.75

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0