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314 reviews

The Lisbon Syndrome by Eduardo Sánchez Rugeles

challenging dark reflective 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? No

3.0

The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

3.5

Who's Afraid of Gender? by Judith Butler

challenging informative slow-paced

3.5

James by Percival Everett

adventurous challenging sad tense 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

5.0

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

dark 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? Yes

3.0

The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

Ghost Roast by Shawnelle Gibbs, Shawneé Gibbs

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.5

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Exploring Complexities in College Student Development by Patricia M. King

informative slow-paced

3.0

Native Son by Richard Wright

challenging dark sad 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? Yes

4.0