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506 reviews
Murder at Holly House by Denzil Meyrick
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Understorey: A Year Among Weeds by Anna Chapman Parker
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.5
The Lovers by Paolo Cognetti
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days by Kari Leibowitz
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Deed Without a Name by Dorothy Bowers
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder by Asako Yuzuki
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5
Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Finally Make Time for What Counts by Oliver Burkeman
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5