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320 reviews

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

3.25

someone in my facebook reading group said he didn't like the book bc it was told from the perspective of someone who has overcome grief. I wasn't sure why I was not ecstatic about the book (since JBrekkie is one of my top favorite musicians) and I realized his comment hit the book's flaws right on the head. 
I did like the parts about Zauner's music the most, although I'm probably biased. 

Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by Z.Z. Packer

emotional 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

4.0

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

A Beginner's Guide to Losing Your Mind: How to Be "Normal" in Your Twenties with Anxiety and Depression by Emily Reynolds

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.0

Solaris by Stanisław Lem

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

In the Country by Mia Alvar

medium-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

4.5

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

2.0

Birds of America by Lorrie Moore

funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

1) Real Estate
2) People Like That Are the Only People Here
3) Community Life
4) Willing
5)What You Want to Do Fine
6) Terrific Mother