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26 reviews
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
4.5
haunting.
The Stranger by Albert Camus
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it’s vivid beyond measure
Anti-Intellectualism in American Life by Richard Hofstadter
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
insightful if unfocused look into anti-intellectualism as a cyclic staple in american culture.
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
it’s so lovely to see l. m. montgomery’s work for adults!
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the mundanity of depression and grief and numbness on full display.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
i wanted to enjoy this book but it fell apart for me.
Ordinary People by Judith Guest
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i’ve seen the movie a couple of times but this is the first time i’ve read the book. it is nice to see grief that fractures.