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1006 reviews

Playground by Richard Powers

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2.5

Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson

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3.0

A Christmas Story: The Book That Inspired the Hilarious Classic Film by Jean Shepherd

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funny lighthearted reflective

4.0

The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

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mysterious fast-paced

1.5

Candide by Voltaire

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challenging dark funny reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

Fire Exit by Morgan Talty

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challenging dark emotional sad

5.0

Welcome to Marwencol by Mark E. Hogancamp, Chris Shellen

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challenging dark emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

Augustown by Kei Miller

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challenging emotional funny informative mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced

5.0

The Gates by John Connolly

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.0

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

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challenging funny informative reflective tense slow-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

4.0