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The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup

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

4.0

 There are definitely things that have been bugging me in the days since I finished, some of which could be addressed if there is another book in this universe. But I read the entire thing in 5 hours with multiple gasps and "oh no"s coming out of my mouth, so I think I have to give it 4 stars. 
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe

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challenging informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

4.5

Chamelia by Ethan Long

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funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

This Book Just Ate My Dog! by Richard Byrne

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups by Tadgh Bentley

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln by Rafael Laopez, Margarita Engle

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informative inspiring slow-paced

4.0

A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story by Caren Stelson, Akira Kusaka

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Ten on a Twig by Lo Cole

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funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Monster and Boy by Hannah Barnaby

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25