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228 reviews

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

Mystic River by Dennis Lehane

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

hopeful informative reflective sad slow-paced

4.25

Essential reading for those with older relatives, particularly parents, and need help thinking about end of life for them.

Getting to Zero: Australia's Energy Transition by Alan Finkel

hopeful informative medium-paced

3.5

The Amur River: Between Russia and China by Colin Thubron

informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

Ice Station by Matthew Reilly

3.0

Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly

3.0

Temple by Matthew Reilly

3.0

Area 7 by Matthew Reilly

3.0

The 5 Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly

3.0