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Clete by James Lee Burke
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I used to love JLB. This one was so repetitive to the point of ticking me off. JLB needs to stop now. He's already jumped the shark.
The Woman They Could Not Silence: The Timeless Story of an Outspoken Woman and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore
dark
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
3.75
Catechism of the Catholic Church, English Updated Edition by Libreria Editrice Vaticana
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
It took me 9 months of reflective, prayerful reading, butI finished it today. It's a densely packed, systematic guide to the Catholic faith, and I feel strengthened and more fervent in my newfound Church than ever. It's an amazing work, and it may change your life.
Flags on the Bayou by James Lee Burke
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
The Other Side: A Story of Women in Art and the Spirit World by Jennifer Higgie
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism