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18 reviews

The Human Web: A Bird's-Eye View of World History by William H. McNeill, John Robert McNeill

slow-paced

1.0

The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman

reflective slow-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

2.25

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn

challenging informative slow-paced

4.75

An African American and Latinx History of the United States by Paul Ortiz

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

4.75

The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation by Brenda Wineapple

challenging dark informative medium-paced

4.25

Celia Garth by Gwen Bristow

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Ground Beneath Her Feet by Salman Rushdie

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0