thespicelessreader's Reviews (827)

Babel

R.F. Kuang

4.25

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A Dead Djinn in Cairo

P. Djèlí Clark

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck

McKayla Coyle

3.5

funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

4.5

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-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

Surprised by Oxford

Carolyn Weber

3.75

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

4.5

I's the B'y: The Beloved Folk Song

Lauren Soloy

5.0

The Book of Cold Cases

Simone St. James

DID NOT FINISH: 0%

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I didn't realize that this story had paranormal elements which I am too big of a wimp to read. 

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes

Lysa TerKeurst

4.5

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced