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The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole, Michael Gamer

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I didn’t love the writing

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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dark hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? No

4.75

I love this book, and I love the way she writes, so whimsical and touching. This was a re-read and the impression I got this time was that the characters were free in a way that in most stories they are not. They exist outside of the story we are told, most books you follow along their every move and are presented with their every thought, but Erin Morgenstern has a wonderful way of writing so that the story is not confined to the page.

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton

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adventurous funny mysterious reflective fast-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

4.0

Thought provoking and witty read. I loved the absurdity of it, so dream like, it didn't take itself too seriously. The last chapter in particular can be dissected in so many angles

New Storm Rising by Robert Thier

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adventurous funny tense medium-paced