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46 reviews

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

challenging dark medium-paced

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

5.0

The Stranger by Albert Camus

challenging dark inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I read this for class, but i was planning to read it anyway—regardless it is very good.

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

dark medium-paced

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

3.0

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional reflective 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

3.0

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov

lighthearted sad slow-paced

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

3.0

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

dark medium-paced

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

4.0

The ending, to me, holds this book back from perfection. Tartt's normal level of detail evaporates during any high-action scene, and the plot resolves in such a way that I felt that Theo did not have to suffer the consequences that would realistically surface for his actions.
Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed the first 600 or so pages. I have had a deep admiration for Tartt's prose since reading The Secret History a year ago; therefore, the high page count never wore on me, and I progressed relatively quickly throughout the novel. Dynamic characters and effective pacing made this an easy read for me, but I understand this writing style and subject matter does not work for everyone. 

What I Talk about When I Talk about Running by Haruki Murakami

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

As always, I love Murakami's voicing and writing style. He creates an insightful memoir that I found thoroughly engaging despite my lack of interest in running.