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29 reviews
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
While this book was heartbreaking, it was also extremely inspiring. Absolutely broke me, especially while reading the epilogue.
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Phenomenal, there were so many moments when I seriously didn't know how to process and feel about certain things, since situations like that are very reflective of what happens in our reality as well. I think the fact that it was unpredictable made it even more fascinating to me. It definitely makes me want to read more books with morally grey characters, especially if they are the protagonist (sooo many more possibilities and unforeseen scenarios). Very excited for the series to continue!!
Demian by Hermann Hesse
challenging
dark
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? Yes
4.5
The Murders in the Rue Morgue - a C. Auguste Dupin Short Story by Edgar Allan Poe
relaxing
fast-paced
3.25
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25