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177 reviews

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Excellent and fascinating read.

Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America by Emily Dreyfuss, Joan Donovan, Brian Friedberg

dark informative medium-paced

3.5

This book is remarkably interesting. The authors clearly have a liberal bent, which is fine, but can be a bit cringe at times to be honest. The memes showcased in the book were definitely helpful for illustrating the point, but they were all Impact memes, and awfully cringe! Still very interesting though to document the history of far-right use of the Internet.

Atlantis Found by Clive Cussler

adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Another Cussler story, which is very unique - the classic car is featured in the middle of the book instead of the beginning! 

How Religion Evolved: And Why It Endures by Robin I.M. Dunbar

informative medium-paced

3.5

This book was very interesting, even if pretty repetitive. This book has a pretty neutral perspective on religion, if you're wondering.

README.txt: A Memoir by Chelsea Manning

informative fast-paced

3.75

A lovely memoir. Very interesting to see how events panned out.

Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.25

I almost cried when reading this book... an amazing book

In Flanders Fields: Poems of the First World War by Brian Busby

dark emotional sad slow-paced

4.0

Lovely collection of poems. Highly recommend!

How to Run a Country: An Ancient Guide for Modern Leaders by Marcus Tullius Cicero

informative medium-paced

3.5

More just about Cicero than on running a country solely, but now that I'm the Prime Minister this will be great to have in my pocket!

The United Nations: A Very Short Introduction by Jussi M. Hanhimäki

informative medium-paced

3.5

Nice brief overview of the history of the UN.

How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians by Quintus Tullius Cicero

informative slow-paced

3.5

Thanks! Now I can become the Prime Minister.