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650 reviews

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous reflective slow-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

2.5

I really don’t know what happened here. On paper, this should get a much higher rating from me, but oh my god, this was such a slog. It took me over 2 months to finish, I did not care for the characters at all, I did not care about the petty greed for fame and glory, and their relationship fell completely flat for me. I am upset. 

Venezianische Scharade by Donna Leon

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Der letzte Schnee by Arno Camenisch

reflective relaxing 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? No

2.5

Endstation Venedig by Donna Leon

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Venezianisches Finale by Donna Leon

informative mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical trauma

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

This novel came to me at the perfect time. I started reading it on my flight back from Scotland. I had enjoyed Glasgow immensely and wanted to find out more about the city‘s fascinating history. The story was absolutely perfect, a fascinating insight into the downfall of the working class, a far less liberal not so distant past and the tender hearts of two boys. The memories of my trip will be forever interwoven with reading this book, making it even more special. 

Das goldene Ei by Donna Leon

informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

2.0