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First Person Singular: Stories by Haruki Murakami

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
I'll be coming back to this one, but it's just a little too slow and intellectual for the mood I'm in. I'm certain it'll be worth it when I'm in the right mood, maybe in the winter when it's dark very early.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

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

4.0

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-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

4.0

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

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challenging emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad medium-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

4.25

A Ghost In The Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa

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challenging emotional informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.25

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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

5.0