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The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century by Olga Ravn

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mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Unlike anything I've ever read. Packs a lot into just a few pages. Hard to capture.
Down the Drain by Julia Fox

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emotional reflective fast-paced

5.0

It's a masterpiece, if I do say so myself.

I am endlessly fascinated by Julia Fox, her fashion, the way she carries herself, her social media presence... To learn that this person came from that place is wild and inspiring and a little heartbreaking. This memoir is the best of them, raw and honest. 
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The BFG by Roald Dahl

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

4.0

Always my favourite Roald Dahl book and honestly it holds up!
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

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

4.0

Picked this up because I loved Station Eleven - had the same gorgeous writing style but I found the story less compelling. Still a great read.
The Black Bonspiel of Willie MacCrimmon by W.O. Mitchell

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

4.5

This book has everything - curling, a Faustian deal, four separate men named Charlie Brown, Macbeth, and the Brier Cup. 

A delightful goofy read. Had a lot of fun with this one!
Together Is All We Need by Michael R. Phillips

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hopeful 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? No

3.0

The Color of Your Skin Ain't the Color of Your Heart by Michael R. Phillips

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adventurous hopeful 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? No

3.25

A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton by Michael R. Phillips

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hopeful 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? No

3.5

Angels Watching Over Me by Michael R. Phillips

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hopeful 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? No

3.5

A childhood favourite that holds up to my memories.
Day by Michael Cunningham

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

3.75

Sad and meandering and reflective about love and family and grief.