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315 reviews

Seasons of Purgatory by Shahriar Mandanipour

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

3.25

Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation by Kevin Roose

hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

Insignificance by James Clammer

challenging dark mysterious medium-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? No

3.25

Popisho by Leone Ross

adventurous challenging mysterious sad slow-paced

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

2.75

This Book Will Make You Kinder: An Empathy Handbook by Henry James Garrett

challenging reflective slow-paced

2.75

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

adventurous hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-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? No

4.0

Black Paper: Writing in a Dark Time by Teju Cole

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

5.0

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.25

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

dark reflective sad slow-paced

2.5

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

adventurous dark hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0