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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

4.0

Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis

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adventurous funny tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I first read this when I was 16. I thought it was alright then, simplistic and preachy, but fine. I thought of donating my copy last week, but I couldn't bring myself to part with it just yet. I wanted to at least give it another chance.

I am glad I reread it, I could appreciate it's critique on religion this time around, and I have a deeper understanding of it's philosophy, but ultimately, I am still in agreement with my 16 year old self. Preachy, simplistic. It's basically a Jesus parable. The writing is fine, the pictures are fine, but I think I'm mostly charmed by it's earnestness. I can't help but be fond of it. Keep your expectations low, and do not expect this book to change your life.

Days Without End by Sebastian Barry

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Organ Meats by K-Ming Chang

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-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

3.0

I'll remember this book like a dream: Vivid unpredictable imagery and strong strange feelings.

Probably one of the grossest books I'll ever read in my life.

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced