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21 reviews
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Very fun and quick paced analysis of the mind tricks and anxieties in this modern age. Fun!
Would have enjoyed more data or scientific analysis but what was there was insightful and helped digest the phenomena
Would have enjoyed more data or scientific analysis but what was there was insightful and helped digest the phenomena
The One by John Marrs
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Watching You by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Really well woven mystery. Easy to read, whipped through it pretty quickly.
Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Satisfying conclusion! Excellent build up, hints throughout. Keeps you guessing.
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A joy to read, went pretty quick. Mandel weaves the character stories together extremely well.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5