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224 reviews

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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5.0

This book felt like summer. Meryl Streep narrating was so very wonderful! 
Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly

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challenging emotional funny lighthearted reflective tense 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

This book makes me so happy. 
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense 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

5.0

Silly, odd and rather touching. The power of people. 
Sula by Toni Morrison

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4.0

Something that could be a part of school curriculum. Incredible writing. 
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan

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adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-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

5.0

I love Sally Rooney 
Why I Wake Early: New Poems by Mary Oliver

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challenging hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.25