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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens by David Mitchell
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket by Benjamin Lorr
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
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
4.5
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
dark
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A brilliant read. I really enjoyed this. Sure it was US-centric but so was the nineties. As a gen-x/millennial cusp person, I understand I’m the target audience for this - but it hit the balance between sociological analysis and delightful nostalgia. Two huge thumbs up. Highly recommend.