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The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century by Olga Ravn
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Nothing Burns As Bright As You by Ashley Woodfolk
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer by Novella Carpenter
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I see why people compare this to The Night Circus. Its world building style and premise (at its very bare bones) are similar. But it is a vastly different story. The sinister nature of the plot surprised me. I felt as tense and off kilter while reading it as Scarlet felt playing the game.
I think the book was vivid, well-written, creative, and gripping.
However, I was not sold on the ending. I can’t explain without giving spoilers, but I just found it hard to accept and felt like it lacked sincerity. The whole last scene with the struggle and the domino of plot twists was just too much.
I think the book was vivid, well-written, creative, and gripping.
However, I was not sold on the ending. I can’t explain without giving spoilers, but I just found it hard to accept and felt like it lacked sincerity. The whole last scene with the struggle and the domino of plot twists was just too much.
The Memories Between Us: Love Across Parallel Universes by K.V. Peck
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adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Fans of the movie Interstellar will love this book! Just when I thought I could predict where this story was going, it swung me in a new and far more interesting direction. I love the mix of scientific elements, which were explained over the course of the book so it wasn’t too much at once and easy for anyone to follow. Joshua’s philosophical contemplation of fate and love held a grip on me, especially in the second half of the book when the pieces start to come together.
I highly recommend this book!
I highly recommend this book!
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Dementia and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
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emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, and Classism
Minor: Slavery and Suicide