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108 reviews
Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
So Late in the Day: Stories of Women and Men by Claire Keegan
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
For such a short read, this really packed a punch. Claire Keegan had a lot to say and said it a perfect amount of story and words…words carefully and wisely chosen.
Your Driver Is Waiting by Priya Guns
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
I really wanted to keep going for the premise…just could not get past the writing style. Feels juvenile, overly descriptive of scenes versus giving any meaning to it or any depth to the protagonist.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Sula by Toni Morrison
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25