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Christmas is Murder by Val McDermid

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
maybe its because I don't know the characters as this is partway through a series but...I just can't get into this. its. ot grabbing me, and I'm not very interested in the first mystery
Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth by Lloyd Alexander

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

Enid Blyton's Christmas Stories by Enid Blyton, Jilly Bond

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funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

A Picture of Murder by T.E. Kinsey

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

The Witches by Roald Dahl

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funny sad fast-paced

4.0

Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt by Chuck Tingle

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

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adventurous funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

I wasn't sure what to make of this book. 

There were certainly different stages of the reading experience....which is crazy to say about something so short. 

At first,  I was intrigued by the strangeness.

 Then, halfway through, I was full of.....something akin to dread? The books had gotten very philosophical,  and what causes me dread and an attack of the 3am-thoughts? Philosophy and accepting your state in the universe at large. I am not the one for that, it makes me feel claustrophobic.  😂

And then, third act took another turn, and as I finished the last sentence, I realized that this is actually quite brilliant. No dread. Only laughter from a couple of parts.....and realizing that I actually really enjoyed this weird little book. 

Is it an instant favorite? No. 
But I think I've convinced my husband to read it, and he rarely picks up a book.  And I know this is one that I will be revisiting in a year or two.
Bunnicula Strikes Again! by James Howe

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0