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89 reviews

The City & the City by China Miéville

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adventurous challenging funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

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

4.25

80% of the book is build-up. The last 20% is some of the most engaging stuff I've ever read. Still, a lot of people won't find it woth the investment.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson

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adventurous dark funny fast-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

4.0

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Dune by Frank Herbert

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adventurous challenging mysterious sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition by Robert W. Chambers

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dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

3.0

Mediteranski kanconijer by Jakša Gareljić

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad

5.0

Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin

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dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense

4.25