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On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle

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emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness by Lyanda Lynn Haupt

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

I got this book hoping for a lot of stories illustrating the intelligence of crows and chronicling their interesting behaviors. There is some of that, but the author mainly uses her experiences with animals, in general, and crows, in particular, to communicate her own philosophy regarding how human animals should study and interact with other animals. This is, of course, an important subject, and I do not disagree with many of her assertions. This, however, was not what I was looking for when I picked up the book, and consequently found myself not enjoying it as much as I hoped to.

Grant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by Chris Mackowski

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.

Grant is one of my heroes, and I am very interested in his life. However, this collection of essays is a little too obsessively detailed and a bit dry in places. It just didn't hold my attention like some Grant biographies, it's more of a scholarly work

Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford

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mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book ticks the boxes for fans of mystery, crime, thrillers, and alternative history - all at the same time. It also is an examination of race and identity that is capable of provoking thoughtful reflection, without getting in the way of a truly good story.

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Bullfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch

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Did not finish book.

I really feel like I should read this, but it starts out a little boring. Kind of a biblical vibe - "Abraham beget Isaac, Isaac beget Moses...". I will go back to it, just don't have the patience for it now

Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

Library loan ended, and it seemed kind of slow so I ndod not renew. Might check out again.

Psychopolitics: Neoliberalism and New Technologies of Power by Byung-Chul Han

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Did not finish book.

The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds by Gavin Pretor-Pinney

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funny informative medium-paced

5.0

A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher