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737 reviews
Sister Deborah by Scholastique Mukasonga
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Solenoid by Mircea Cărtărescu
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Some of Us Did Not Die: New and Selected Essays by June Jordan
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
The Sound the Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky by Jane Johnston Schoolcraft
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
1.0
The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
1.0
Mother River by Can Xue
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
A Knock on the Door by Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Songs of Mihyar the Damascene by Adonis
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Small Lives by Pierre Michon
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0