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253 reviews

My Life: It's a Long Story by Willie Nelson

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.75

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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

3.75

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond

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challenging informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

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

2.0

I struggled to finish this book.  So many people have raved about the television series, I actually never saw it.  I will not be continuing on with the series.
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

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

4.0