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274 reviews
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.25
An incredible story about some people who survived Auschwitz because of a talent they had. Kudos to the author for finding them and sharing their stories with us. A part of history that we must never forget.
Eating Chilli Crab in the Anthropocene by Matthew Schneider-Mayerson
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.5
The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life by Ed Yong
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This Is Your Brain on Parasites: How Tiny Creatures Manipulate Our Behavior and Shape Society by Kathleen McAuliffe
informative
fast-paced
3.75
Boat Number Five by Monika KompanĂková
challenging
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Black Water Sister by Zen Cho
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Murder