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162 reviews

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

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hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

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challenging informative slow-paced

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

3.0

He likes to ramble.

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

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5.0

Beloved by Toni Morrison

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5.0

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

The Gita For Children by Roopa Pai

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hopeful fast-paced

5.0

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

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dark emotional sad tense

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

5.0

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

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4.75

Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

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dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.75

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0