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A City of Bells: The Cathedral Trilogy by Elizabeth Goudge
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Beautiful writing generally and a heartwarming premise, but it really slowed down in some parts where the descriptions were especially florid and long.
Table Two by Marjorie Wilenski
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Where Stands a Winged Sentry by
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, and War
Minor: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Rhododendron Pie by Margery Sharp
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism
Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, and Suicide attempt
Passing On by Penelope Lively
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death and Suicide attempt
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
The Autists: Women on the Spectrum by Clara Törnvall
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
I Haven't Been Entirely Honest with You by Miranda Hart
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
I adore Miranda and her sense of humor. The book is largely about setting boundaries, relinquishing one's grip on things that can't be controlled, and finding peace and happiness in the small things. Much of the advice and anecdotes begin to sound the same, and the book could have been shorter, but I still enjoyed it because it was written with Miranda charm. I loved the end, IYKYK.
Dear Hugo by Molly Clavering
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Suicide