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The Seventh Function of Language by Laurent Binet

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challenging dark funny informative mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

Unhinged 😂😂 I love it.

The Invisible Hotel by Yeji Y. Ham

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Idk y'all, I wanted to like it. I enjoy meandering, atmospheric, fragmented horror and this has those ingredients, but I really dislike the prose. The short, choppy sentences--almost without variation--far from adding any sense of urgency or eeriness, just feel monotone. Maybe it's meant to represent Yewon's state of mind? Maybe I'll try again sometime, but it wasn't for me. So disappointed! 😞

How to Read Novels Like a Professor: A Jaunty Exploration of the World's Favorite Literary Form by Thomas C. Foster

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Great overview and super fun read! It got me hyped to start filling in the gaps in my knowledge, especially of the postmodernists.

The Tree Doctor by Marie Mutsuki Mockett

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.

Just not for me. Didn't love the prose, didn't like the characters, didn't care about the fuchsias or the gardener's hot legs. It's not horrible, but I'm busy. 🤷

True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Outstanding accomplishment

The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak

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challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It was very bold, but I think she overreached. Some style and continuity issues, but still very enjoyable (and eye-opening). The author has grown in her craft since then

Killingly by Katharine Beutner

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mysterious slow-paced