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110 reviews

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

A Little Luck by Claudia Piñeiro

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Claudia Pineiro you will always be famous. What a book! This book is a reminder of the love I have for storytelling. An emotional investment with the most wonderful reward. Brilliant. Brilliant. So so Brilliant

If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

Reading slump :/ I had just finished Demon Copperhead - a 500+ page page turner and this wasn’t the right next book. Just wasn’t vibing with it enough to pick it up 

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

adventurous 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? Yes

5.0

This character came to life immediately! The story started immediately. So many ups and downs, wins and losses, laughs and tears. A stunning read. 

Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.25

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

emotional inspiring 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

4.0

This is a book that you become wholly invested in. A book you take everywhere because if there’s a chance you get an opportunity to read for 2 minutes, you’ll want to read on and find out what happens next. From the start, the characters come to life and take shape over the chapters. Not without flaws but well executed 

Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

The O. Henry Prize Stories 100th Anniversary Edition (2019) by Laura Furman

3.0

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

emotional sad slow-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

Wow. What a read. Douglas Stuart is a genius. This read is a rollercoaster of emotions that ultimately leaves you bonded with the meticulously crafted spirits of the characters. I am in awe. I am grateful. I love reading and this book is a sublime example of great literature