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197 reviews
A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey
lighthearted
2.0
I never felt super engaged in the story- characters felt flat and predictable, at times irksome- but it was an easy read.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
We the Animals by Justin Torres
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
4.0
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0