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21 reviews

That Which Is Seen and That Which Is Not Seen by Frédéric Bastiat

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funny informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Very informative and helps to look at the bigger picture. 
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

5.0

Love this series, especially the parallels between Narnia, the apples and the garden of Eden, and the gentle nature of Aslan, who is in essence a metaphor for Christ. 
Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter

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5.0

The Mystery of the Great Pyramid, Part 1 by Edgar P. Jacobs

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Found the book confusing. There was no clear ending or beginning. It was confusing. 
Asterix and the Laurel Wreath by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy by Timothy Keller

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Amazing book for self reflection and repentance, and understanding God's amazing grace. 
Asterix and Obelix All at Sea by Albert Uderzo

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Asterix and the Goths by René Goscinny

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Asterix and the White Iris by Fabcaro

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adventurous challenging informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

It has interesting comparisons to what is happening now lol. Also the part with the trains
is the same as in the train to London so it's funny
Asterix and the Normans by René Goscinny

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0