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13 reviews
The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sometimes you really need to read a book that alters your brain chemistry… wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness and Forced institutionalization
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.5
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-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
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-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
5.0