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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Crown & Sceptre: 1000 Years of Kings and Queens by Tracy Borman
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
The Paper Lovers by Gerard Woodward
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
The Witches of Vardø by Anya Bergman
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Histories of the Unexpected: How Everything Has A History by James Daybell, Sam Willis
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A History of Britain in 21 Women: A Personal Selection by Jenni Murray
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0