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473 reviews
Housekeeping (Fortieth Anniversary Edition): A Novel by Marilynne Robinson
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie Erickson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 66%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 66%.
This was a nice book, just not something I needed.
The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
Nice little old-fashioned Christmas listen.
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy Keller
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Very good book on a very important topic.
Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I think this may be my favorite Lord Peter book so far. Throughout and especially at the end we get glimpses into his complexity.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
3.0
This book was just okay for me, but I absolutely loved Rocky!
The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves by Curt Thompson
challenging
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Very helpful concepts. I took issue with (or at least need to think more about) some of what he said about Genesis 1-3, but overall it was a helpful and insightful book.
Kristin Lavransdatter, III: The Cross by Sigrid Undset
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
This book is beautiful and heartbreaking.