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27 reviews

Circe by Madeline Miller

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

4.5

This was one of those books where I had to keep myself from peeking father ahead the page to see what happens -riveting and interesting. A story of unfathomably powerful gods that yet resonates with the mortal woman's existence. So glad I read it after getting the recommendation for years -and will now recommend to anyone in turn. Such a masterfully written novel.
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

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4.5

While not one to typically go for non-fiction, especially anything that reeks of my most dreaded genre: self-help, I'm glad I picked this up. It was much more historical and informative than I thought it would be, and left me feeling a lot more educated and convicted to emulate what Kendi shares about anti-racism so cohesively & aptly. I also enjoyed the slight auto-biography vibe of the book. As a newbie myself in this genre/area of literature, I feel like this is a solid intro to the sociology and politics of race- very well done.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

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

4.5

It's incredible how Doerr is able to write entire chapters from a blind character's POV- and yet the reader can easily forget that she's blind because his writing is so phenomenal. Heart-wrenching, made me cry- would recommend to anyone.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

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

4.0

Intriguing 
Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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  • 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? It's complicated

2.25

I've found myself to be a Little Prince purist after this book.
Short, yet full of intense internal battles and dramatic happenings- Night Flight does best as a snapshot of what aviation looked like in the 20s. A time capsule of the era of mail planes in a freshly post WWl pilot world. Not for me-but I'm glad to have read another one of Saint-Exupery's works after being the biggest fan of Le Petit Prince for over a decade.
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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  • 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? It's complicated

4.5

Lovely. I've never considered the possibility of a post-apocalyptic world that was utopian and wonderful instead of the typical dystopian stories that come in that genre. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew Afualo

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3.75

I love women. Drew knows how to communicate the frustrations and niches of misogyny and terrible men so well, and I feel that this book is going to help a lot of women realize their worth. An easy read, feel good, borderline self-help and part autobiography- enjoyed my time with Loud.
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Pandora's Box by Thomas Chastain

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

3.25

A perfect long-layover single sitting read. Good characters and engrossing plot- a solid crime novel from the dollar bin
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Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins

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  • 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 lovely read, a solid classic Tom Robbins novel- a good blend of his quirky philosophical tangents and an interesting & engaging plot
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Pageboy by Elliot Page

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3.5

Extremely well written, Elliot has a talent when it comes to describing things that feel wordless. A brave telling of a tumultuous life
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