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Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

dark informative

3.25

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Tina Payne Bryson, Daniel J. Siegel

hopeful informative inspiring

4.0

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

Jog On: How Running Saved My Life by Bella Mackie

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie

adventurous dark funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75