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The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

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adventurous funny informative lighthearted fast-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

3.0

I think i have a crush on colin. 
The Reason You're Alive by Matthew Quick

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challenging dark emotional lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was extremely difficult for me to read. There were several points throughout the novel where I had to remind myself that the narrator does not represent the author and therefore I needed to respect the integrity of the story. That said, I think The Reason You’re Alive is an eye-opening piece of literature which allows one to contemplate the “other” side in regards to political affiliations. Although we may have our set opinions and moral standings, it is still incredibly valuable to understand the motives and reasoning behind others’ political beliefs. 
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The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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

Although this novel may appear extremely similar to a cliché Hallmark movie, I found it’s contents to be rather refreshing, so much so, that I even found it quite difficult to put down. I guess you could call it a guilty pleasure of sorts, as I genuinely loved Pooley’s take on the otherwise bored trope of “we aren’t really strangers”. 
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.75

The Stranger by Albert Camus

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

5.0

The Stranger presents a rather thought-provoking perspective on the true meaning of life, that being, that there is none. I found Camus’ nihilistic approach to the afterlife, or the lack thereof, to be rather refreshing. I also thoroughly enjoyed the stark emphasis placed on appreciating the minute details found in one’s memory, especially when used as a substitute for common regret or monotonous reflection. 
Animal Farm by George Orwell

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

4.0

A nice light read that allows one to contemplate political structures from a new perspective.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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adventurous emotional inspiring sad 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

I found this book to be a wonderful depiction of isolation and the sorrows and joys that accompany loneliness. Owens’ portrayal of nature was nothing short of beautiful, and i thoroughly enjoyed the strong notions of relationship between a girl and the nature that surrounds her. 
Brain Sex: The Real Difference Between Men and Women by David Jessel, Anne Moir

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challenging informative slow-paced

5.0

Brain Sex is a politically infuriating, yet, eye-opening assessment of the biological hindrances and advantages present within the opposing sexes. Moir and Jessel assume a neutral analysis of the scientific evidence regarding the innate differences between the male and female mind in spite of social influence. 
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

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adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

This is a beautiful piece of literature that conveys the horrors of world war II from a new and exciting perspective. I absolutely adore Anthony Doerr’s writing style and his tasteful implementation of literary elements throughout the novel.