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355 reviews

Weirdos from Another Planet!: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection by Bill Watterson

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Tao Te Ching by Sam Torode

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inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

Interesting read, it resonates with me with
things I am doing and things I need to work on.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous 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

5.0

Re-Read. Great start to the series, a few inconsistencies here and there but overall great.
The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Bird Summons by Leila Aboulela

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

2.5

Liked the different perspectives of the people during the journey.
The Boy Who Met a Whale by Nizrana Farook

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Great short stories with good lessons. 
Solaris - BBC Audio Drama by Stanisław Lem, Hattie Naylor

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

5.0

Heard the BBC version on audio and it was great! The performances really enhanced all the feelings the characters were feeling. 
Blood Relation by Dan Willis

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mysterious slow-paced

3.0

A Study in Emerald by Neil Gaiman, Rafael Albuquerque, Rafael Scavone

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5