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41 reviews

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I didn’t particularly enjoy Normal People while reading it but it was a memorable book and the more I reflect on it, the more I would like to go back to reread it at some point. I tend to agree with reviews that say the parts they didn’t like about the book made the book more realistic. I would say if you’re on the fence, just read it. You will probably find something about it you enjoy.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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adventurous emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

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dark mysterious sad slow-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

2.75

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

Circe by Madeline Miller

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adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

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

5.0

 i cried the whole time. 
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0