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169 reviews
The Guest by Emma Cline
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
20th Century: Alone by Jeremy Tunstall
informative
reflective
medium-paced
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The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by Olivia Laing
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.25
while interesting, i didn't realize ahead of time that this would be an art book... i had seen the excerpts on tumblr about the loneliness laing felt and i would've liked to see more of that too!
The Border & A Young Man in the Know by Régis Debray
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.25
The Trial by Franz Kafka
dark
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
4.5
The Gardener's Year by Karel Čapek
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
silly and charming in a way that reminded me of the books i read as a kid