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101 reviews

Change Everything: How we can rethink, repair and rebuild society by Natalie Bennett

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challenging hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

3.0

3.5 stars - im not a huge reader of political work and read this as prep for an interview but I was pleasantly surprised here. this is a timely, informative and hopeful look at the political systems of the west and the need for radical change that benefits all globally. 
Helen of Troy by Margaret George

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dark emotional hopeful sad medium-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

The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George

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

5.0

The Witchwood Crown by Tad Williams

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

BEST FUCKING ENDING OMGGG
The Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings by Neil Price

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic by Tom Holland

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dark informative mysterious medium-paced

5.0

pacy, thrilling and very informative narrative history from tom holland. perfect for those who love and know Ancient Rome and for those just stepping into the foray. i devoured this it was so so good 
Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb

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emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

Shōgun by James Clavell

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
felt a slump incoming