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233 reviews

Paper: Paging Through History by Mark Kurlansky

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe

fast-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

Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan by William Dalrymple

adventurous dark informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Capitalism and Disability: Selected Writings by Marta Russell by Marta Russell, Keith Rosenthal

challenging dark informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil by Tom Mueller

challenging informative reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective 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

5.0