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552 reviews

The Devil Himself: A Novel by Peter Farris

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emotional fast-paced

2.75

Where the Bones Lie by Nick Kolakowski

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dark mysterious fast-paced

2.5

This should have been right up my alley. But it wasn't. I just didn't give a rip about anyone here. Then the plot falls apart at the end. This isn't funny, tense, or interesting. Meh.

A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner

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dark emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this. The ending left me disappointed and the characters didn't seem well fleshed out but the situations these women find themselves are interesting. Storygraph says moral ambiguity is a plus for me and they got it right this time.

American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon by Steven Rinella

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adventurous informative fast-paced

4.0

The Hot Rock by Donald E. Westlake

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funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

Toxic Prey by John Sandford

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No

3.25

Nothing like the end of the human race to get the Davenports moving.

Ancient Oceans of Central Kentucky by David Connerley Nahm

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dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Ozark Dogs by Eli Cranor

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

This reminded me of a USA crime comedy from the early 00s. It isn't great but it does what it does well.

Saint of the Narrows Street by William Boyle

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5