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578 reviews

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.5

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

challenging dark mysterious sad tense 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

Revenge by Yōko Ogawa

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

The Lunar Cats by Lynne Truss

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

dark emotional funny mysterious 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

3.75

Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

The Little Book of Queer Icons: The Inspiring True Stories Behind Groundbreaking Lgbtq+ Icons by Samuel Alexander

informative inspiring

4.0

How Y'All Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived by Leslie Jordan

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0