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126 reviews

The Gathering by Anne Enright

emotional reflective slow-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? Yes

2.5

Really sad that this wasn’t a good read. Writing was okay but after reading so many chapters I couldn’t connect or feel emotionally invested in any of the characters. The development was poor. The story was bland. 

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

A Grain of Wheat by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

Sula by Toni Morrison

challenging reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie Mortimer

emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

Of This Our Country: Acclaimed Nigerian Writers on the Home, Identity and Culture They Know by Caleb Femi, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Lola Shoneyin, Irenosen Okojie, Oyinkan Akande, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Abi Daré, Chigozie Obioma, Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, Ike Anya, Okey Ndibe, Hafsa Zayyan, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, JK Chukwu, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Bolu Babalola, Helon Habila, Sefi Atta, Inua Ellams, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe, Anietie Isong, Yomi Adegoke, Nels Abbey

funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara

adventurous reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

3.5

Life in the Cul-De-Sac by Senji Kuroi

lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

God's Children are Little Broken Things: Stories by Arinze Ifeakandu

emotional funny reflective 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

3.25