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Babel by R.F. Kuang

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
I know everyone loves this book, but I can't really get into it. It's not piquing my interest as much I as anticipated. So, for now this is a soft DNF. I might come back to it one day.
The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang

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challenging dark informative sad tense slow-paced

4.0

Open Throat by Henry Hoke

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adventurous funny mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The Houseguest: And Other Stories by Amparo Dávila

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

2.5