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Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Dark, brooding and interwoven with true Boston history. The characters are believable and their storylines riveting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death
Minor: War
Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Fun twists and intersections of the 2 main characters. I would have liked more back story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Fantastic help for executive dysfunction. Written in a warm and kind tone
The Selected Poems of Federico García Lorca by Federico García Lorca
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
4.75
Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next) by Dean Spade
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Whether you are considering leadership and management styles, hoping to contribute to existing campaigns, or reflecting on capitalism, this is an excellent overview in plain terms of mutual aid
The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and War
Minor: Racism, Slavery, and Religious bigotry
Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck by McKayla Coyle
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Lovely and warming as a text, while maintaining inclusivity!
The Last Empire: Essays 1992-2000 by Gore Vidal
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Homophobia
A Rare Benedictine by Ellis Peters
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail