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1362 reviews
The Lost Steersman by Rosemary Kirstein
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
The Outskirter's Secret by Rosemary Kirstein
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Soulstar by C.L. Polk
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Istanbul: Memories and the City by Orhan Pamuk
reflective
slow-paced
2.75
I read it in a rush, to prep for discussion -- bad idea! I much more enjoyed the last few chapters, read at a more leisurely pace.
Horizon by Barry Lopez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
The writing is SO flowery -- just not my style. Maybe it's yours...