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My Husband's Trying to Kill Me! by Jim Schutze

medium-paced

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

2.75

The editing of this was so bad that it brought down my view of the book significantly. 

You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thích Nhất Hạnh

hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

A short, helpful read. I like how the author also shows how some of the same teachings could be applied in Christianity too. 

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

It was a pretty good book overall. I was so annoyed by one of the main characters, but that’s kind of the point. I like how in the end you’re left questioning even the final outcome as to if it were true. 

How to Sit by Thích Nhất Hạnh

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.5

A helpful little book full of wisdom. It would probably be better to read one page at a time to let it sink in. 

No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thích Nhất Hạnh

inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Such an inspiring work, full of wisdom. I’ve learned a lot of practical info that I can use each day of my life.

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thích Nhất Hạnh

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

A book full of wisdom on each page.

The Pilot's Daughter by Audrey J. Cole

emotional tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

I found that it was a decent read with a tense plot. The chapters were short and you don’t go too deep into the characters though. Still, it was an enjoyable read overall. 

Little Does She Know by Pamela Crane

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is the first really good book I’ve read in a while! The characters are so connected in ways that you don’t find out until later. There are many twists that you don’t expect. I hope to read much more by this author. 

My father's eyes, my mother's rage by Rose Brik

inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.75

These poems are each well crafted. I can’t relate based on my relationship to my parents. However, there were some touching poems about grief as well. 

Fear Has a Name by Creston Mapes

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

It was a decent read overall and kept me hooked enough to keep reading. I’ve enjoyed several works by this author. 

I didn’t think it was as suspenseful as the description makes it out to be, however. I think it’s a good story of forgiveness and seeing others how God created them to be.