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161 reviews

How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves by Tristan Gooley

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informative

3.5

Interesting information about th  growth of trees and what they can tell you about the landscape. Annoying author.
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Badass female pirate dragged out of retirement and into peril and hardship. Surrounded by a loyal band of misfits to battle terrible thing.
The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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adventurous dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Intriuging and complex. Somehwere between the Matrix, Inception and the Truman shiw almost. Beautiful points towards the end.
Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Fast and sleazy. 
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

I enjoyed reading this, but it is complicated and   felt that it built anticipation well, but for not much happening. The end felt rushed and unfullfilling. 
The King's Mother by Annie Garthwaite

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Fast paced and well told. Left me breathless, waiting for Cecilys take on the turbulent history of Richard 3rd and his brothers.
The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Some twists and turns and where is this going to moments...
The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie

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adventurous challenging dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Axe swinging sword sharpening political drama with ace characters.
Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

Entertaining and thought provoking. At times silly, but with dark undertones.