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104 reviews

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

The Driver's Seat by Muriel Spark

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challenging mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

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emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

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mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

My Son the Fanatic by Hanif Kureishi

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challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

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emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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challenging reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0