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98 reviews
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Fatphobia, and Violence
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, and Pregnancy
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Slavery, Violence, Cannibalism, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual violence, and Violence
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Gore, Rape, and Blood
Minor: Homophobia
Grace After Midnight: A Memoir by David Ritz, Felicia Pearson
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Homophobia
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and Death
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75