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57 reviews
Cowboys Are My Weakness: Stories by Pam Houston
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
foundational
Still Life with Bones by Alexa Hagerty
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
A Spy in the House of Love by Anaïs Nin
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Self-Help by Lorrie Moore
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0