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192 reviews
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients by Irvin D. Yalom
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Margaret Atwood
dark
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
As the World Burns: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Stay in Denial by Derrick Jensen, Stephanie McMillan
funny
reflective
sad
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
3.75
Some People Have Real Problems by Brit Bennett
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.75
I really wanted to like this, given the topic and the author. But for me, this just wasn't it.
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
2.75
The topic of the book is great but my god the writing is absolutely horrendous. There are enough named individuals to be akin to a Yellow Pages and the pacing is like wading through frozen treacle. It's such a shame as this topic needed some light and it did it so badly.
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Mister Howl by T.W. Burgess
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75