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579 reviews

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

adventurous challenging reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

Conversation in the Cathedral by Mario Vargas Llosa

challenging tense slow-paced

3.0

Around the World in 80 Trees by Jonathan Drori

informative relaxing medium-paced

3.0

The End of the Sentence by Maria Dahvana Headley

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

2.0

Wise Children by Angela Carter

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid

dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter

dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

Light from Distant Stars by Shawn Smucker

2.5

The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5