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The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang

3.0

“It feels like more premise than plot.” - Episode 133, SORROWLAND VS. THE WORLD
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Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

4.0

“You’re embarrassing me in front of my new friend Rivers!!!” - Episode 133, SORROWLAND VS. THE WORLD
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Babel by R.F. Kuang

3.0

"About as subtle as a bar of silver to the face..." - Episode 132, BABEL WOOD
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Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

3.5

"The thrill of competency..." - Episode 132, BABEL WOOD
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In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami

5.0

"Oh, milk and salt!" - Episode 131 - Stay Soup
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Stay True by Hua Hsu

4.0

"What didn't he listen to on principle? Pearl Jam is something that came up a lot. Ah, well, that makes sense." - Episode 131 - Stay Soup
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Sour Heart by Jenny Zhang

medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

"As you can tell, she utilizes run-ons a lot." - Episode 129, SOUR AND PUNISHMENT
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"As much as it was a terrifying pull from the To Read List, I'm glad it was pulled, and I'm glad I have now read it." - Episode 129, SOUR AND PUNISHMENT
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The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

"I figured out the child's mystery first!" - Episode 128, THE LEFT-HANDED BOOKSELLERS OF WESTING WITH ELLA GALE

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix

3.0

"I mean, this is the plot of Guardians of the Galaxy..." - Episode 128, THE LEFT-HANDED BOOKSELLERS OF WESTING WITH ELLA GALE