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527 reviews
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I laughed out loud and teared up so it was a good read. Some of the prose is lyrical and some of the conversations are hilarious.
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Chess isn't exciting and this book proves it.
Pronto by Elmore Leonard
adventurous
dark
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
A hillbilly in Italy - a great combination.
Erasure by Percival Everett
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
5.0
I listened to this and once Monk started writing I thought the rest of the book might be his book. I actually laughed out loud while listening.
Combustible by Ace Atkins
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente
dark
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
I'm not generally a fan of twists but this needed something to make it interesting.
The River by Flannery O'Connor
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No