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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

the end was predictable... which would have been fine if it didn't go on for so long. but it was a nice story to read
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As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

🍋🍋🍋🥲🥲🥲
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

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

5.0

5 sterretjes voor nu.... moet het nog een paar keer lezen
South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami

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emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Similar vibes as Alice in wonderland
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Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
eh, characters niet interessant genoeg tot hier...
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan

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4.5

Antes de que se enfríe el café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

liked it but it's a little bit predictable
Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship by Michelle Kuo

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emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

5.0