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104 reviews

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 2: Ambition by Yoshiki Tanaka

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4.0

The Western Front: A History of the Great War, 1914-1918 by Nick Lloyd

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4.0

The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 by Christopher Clark

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany by William L. Shirer

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4.75

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein

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3.5

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 1: Dawn by Yoshiki Tanaka

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adventurous fast-paced

4.5

A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico by Amy S. Greenberg

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3.75

You by Caroline Kepnes

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dark tense fast-paced

4.5

Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier

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informative reflective fast-paced

2.25

Starts out strong and interesting. Devolves as it goes on, restating points and providing little evidence for its claims beyond vibes. Lots of appearances from the high-profile pseudointellectual right's cast of characters. Ends very poorly.

It's alright. Wouldn't read it again.

In the Balance by Harry Turtledove

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adventurous challenging tense slow-paced

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

3.0