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125 reviews

The Trotula: An English Translation of the Medieval Compendium of Women's Medicine by Monica H. Green

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informative fast-paced

4.5

Criminal Justice: The True Story Of Edith Thompson by René Weis

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challenging emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.25

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

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

4.0

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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dark 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

4.0

Shunt: The Story of James Hunt by Tom Rubython

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challenging emotional informative medium-paced

4.0

Bad Behavior by Mary Gaitskill

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

4.0

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

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

3.0

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

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emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

3.0

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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

3.5

Gotta Get Theroux This: My Life and Strange Times in Television by Louis Theroux

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0