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40 reviews
An Olive Grove in Ends by Moses McKenzie
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.5
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Not quite enough cannibalism , but still, a good amount of cannibalism
The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight
challenging
informative
fast-paced
4.0
A lot of the other reviews describe this book as meandering, and it is, but I quite like that in non-fiction. Feels less like being lectured at and more like a very enthusiastic friend info dumping on you.
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
slow-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? No
2.0
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
In Search of Us: Adventures in Anthropology by Lucy Moore
adventurous
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.5
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by Agatha Christie
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5