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32 reviews

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

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challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

Rainbow Rainbow by Lydi Conklin

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death by B.J. Miller

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dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.75

Private Equity: A Memoir by Carrie Sun

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emotional informative reflective fast-paced

3.25

In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom

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dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankford

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adventurous dark informative sad slow-paced

2.75

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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

3.75

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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? No

4.25