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233 reviews

Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson

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adventurous funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein

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challenging dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Red Land, Black Land: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Barbara Mertz

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funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Night Manager by John le Carré

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0