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502 reviews
Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Abortion, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Medical content, Miscarriage, Racism, Pregnancy, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison Barr
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0