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15 reviews
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-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? Yes
4.0
A beautifully crafted classic. Though hard to read, depicts the life of people during the French Revolution, and has an ending that will never be forgotten.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and War
Minor: Rape
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
This book is a celebration of being different. It shows that being different isn't so bad after all.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
One of the classics of literature: filled with camaraderie, savagery, and adventure, with the British schoolboys questioning what they have become.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book left me staring at my wall after reading the ending. It is perfect for anyone wanting to see the historical events that took place over a child's perspective: who views it with innocence and naviety.
Holes by Louis Sachar
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.75
The book is fast-paced and interesting, I never got bored while reading it! The book is great for a quick read, but probably not what you're looking for if you want strong character development.
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