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81 reviews

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green

adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

I preferred this to the first book in the series. It felt more reflective of our current world and I enjoyed having the different perspectives of the characters rather than just April throughout.

thought the way in which people quickly started to use the Altus space was actually very close to how I could imagine it playing out in reality.

 

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Shelf by Helly Acton

funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

3.0

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Incredible book. Tells a story about colonialism and slavery in such a brilliant way, showing its effects throughout generations. I didn't want it to end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, and Rape

Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.0

Some interesting insights into anxiety and depression, but can be a bit fluffy in places. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Swimming with Sharks by Joris Luyendijk

informative slow-paced

4.0

Starter For Ten by David Nicholls

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

Brian is one of the most annoying protagonists I've ever read - at best he's awkward and embarrassing, and at worst he's rude and racist. I appreciated the writing, and if it wasn't for this, I don't think I could have finished the book. Brian doesn't seem to grow, learn from his mistakes, or have an ounce of empathy throughout the book.A seriously difficult read!