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Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen by Mary Norris
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Euphoria by Lily King
adventurous
emotional
informative
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
4.5
I wasn’t sure about Euphoria at first and almost put it down, but I’m so glad I didn’t. What started as a slow burn quickly became a fascinating and immersive read, with the pacing picking up in a way that made it hard to put down for the last 3/4 of the book. The characters are richly layered and compelling on their own, but when brought together, their dynamics become even more entertaining and meaningful. Almost every relationship in the novel is intellectually and emotionally charged, and I loved the depth and tension they added to an already captivating story. I don’t think I’ve ever read a novel about anthropologists before, but this one has made me eager to seek out more because dang, the topic is fascinating, as are the things they get up to!
Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Evenings & Weekends by Oisín McKenna
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale by Herman Melville
adventurous
funny
tense
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
3.0
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
3.0
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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