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77 reviews

Earth by John Boyne

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape

Stasiland: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall by Anna Funder

dark informative sad medium-paced

5.0

The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'Leary

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

The Dog of the North by Elizabeth McKenzie
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

Abide with Me by Elizabeth Strout
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.

Just wasn't the right time

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.25

Close to Home by Michael Magee

dark emotional informative sad tense

4.5

Abyss by Pilar Quintana

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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