megslh's Reviews (145)

The Bastard of Istanbul

Elif Shafak

3.5

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Sharks in the Time of Saviors

Kawai Strong Washburn

4.5

emotional slow-paced

Burnt Sugar

Avni Doshi

4.0

challenging emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman

3.0

funny medium-paced

Saltwater

Jessica Andrews

4.0

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Writers & Lovers

Lily King

3.5

reflective slow-paced

With the Fire on High

Elizabeth Acevedo

4.0

hopeful medium-paced

The Flatshare

Beth O'Leary

3.5

lighthearted medium-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

Against the Loveless World

Susan Abulhawa

4.5

challenging emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Hamnet

Maggie O'Farrell

3.5

emotional slow-paced