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59 reviews

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Witches, Sluts, Feminists: Conjuring the Sex Positive by Kristen J. Sollee

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hopeful medium-paced

3.75

Parts of this book were a bit slow despite the short chapters and the language was very academic. That being said, the author prefaces the book by stating it is a primer and I feel quite primed. My interest is piqued. I learned tidbits that have me curious about exploring more witchy texts. If anything I wish a little more space had been given to the actual history of the witch trials as it felt a bit brief. Also the illustrations were great. Above all, it is pro-woman and strives to be a broad educational text about a extremely complex subject. I think it hits the mark. 
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper

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

3.75

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

Jennette tells her story unapologetically
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Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

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

3.5

Honor by Thrity Umrigar

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dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant by Joel Golby

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medium-paced

2.5

All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • 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? Yes

3.25

While this book is a page-turner it isn’t a stunner. Hilderbrand’s characters are little more than tropes, and while they are interesting, they lack depth. I wasn’t overwhelmed by the numerous points of view and subplots. However, the ending was a bit lackluster. Everything was wrapped up almost too neatly. Overall a very entertaining book, though not extremely compelling.