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246 reviews

Everyman by Unknown

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challenging slow-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

3.5

I understood some of that, and I liked it.
1st to Die by James Patterson

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mysterious tense 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? No

3.75

The real mystery is why the book isn't called 'The Women's Murder Club'.
Elsie Mae Has Something to Say by Nancy J. Cavanaugh

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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? No

4.0

Fantastic!
Candide, Zadig and Selected Stories by Voltaire

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adventurous challenging reflective 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? No

3.25

I got to know Voltaire through his work, and I like his views and character. Very much a philosophical exploration of life, love, and faith. Told through some very unfortunate, and brutal adventures.
Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, George Bernard Shaw

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challenging funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Very funny!
The Voyage of the Frog by Gary Paulsen

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adventurous emotional informative tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

A ton of sailing terms I don't understand. At times it felt like reading a boat manual.
Flowering house plants month by month by Jack Kramer

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informative fast-paced

2.25

Basic tips from author's personal experience with growing plants. Lacking images for most plants.
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl

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

4.0

Great message.
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

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mysterious 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? No

3.0

It's fine.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller

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dark informative tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What a bizarre historical event. This play was intense. Repression and isolation will make people do crazy shot.