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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today by Dennis William Hauck

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informative medium-paced

4.5

Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz by

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mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.0

Soie by Alessandro Baricco

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emotional reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

As light a narrative as the fabric that it uses as a metaphor, this is a summer breeze of a read. It demands nothing, even as it captivates you into its narrative. It is not, however, a finished book. If anything, a sketch - and perhaps that's exactly what it wants to be.

Gallimard's audio edition, with Jacques Bonnaffé's casual reading and the occasional use of a little flute interlude, does this book justice in presenting its tone and character.

Das Traummännlein Erzählt by

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Germans have some of the most engaging children's books, and this one is no exception. Not least of which for including Heinrich Heisters' beautiful illustrations. Also great to practice the Präteritum tense if, like me, you're learning the language.

15 Histórias de Natal by Maria das Mercês Mendonça Soares

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inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

I've probably had this book since I was 13, but only got around to reading it now. It took me straight away to my late childhood, how I felt and sensed the world, and how the world was back then (80's and 90's). Pity some stories are a bit too Jesus-y for comfort, but otherwise a good read.

Old Hat New Hat by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

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funny lighthearted fast-paced