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121 reviews

Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is easily one of the best stories I’ve ever read. It will definitely stay with me for a long time. 

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

adventurous challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The God Child by Nana Oforiatta Ayim

2.25

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.75

Love in Colour: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Such a wonderful read. Very emotional story following different generations of a challenged family and gives an insight into the history of Koreans and their relationship with Japan many years ago 

Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0