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Ape and Essence by Aldous Huxley

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

0.5

Bat.
Shit.
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

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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? Yes

5.0

My daughter recommended I listen to the audio book; read by the authour and fantastic. 
Good #breakstheforthwall #52bookclub2025 option 
Eleven Numbers: A Short Story by Lee Child

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mysterious fast-paced

4.5

Neat, tidy and maths. What more could you want?

There are several twists in this story, none of them obvious except in hindsight.
Neat ending too. Just passing it to my maths mad hubby now.
Wolfsong by TJ Klune

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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

4.5


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The Ultimate Knitted Tee by Laura Militzer Bryant, Barry Klein

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fast-paced

4.0

Hideous yarns but good technical knowledge 
My Policeman by Bethan Roberts

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

3.5

Interesting take on a two-hander. Would have liked more character development of the policeman; his voice seems missing 
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Very dry and boring