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92 reviews
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Untold Night and Day by Bae Suah
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
5.0
The most surreal reading experience I could ever imagine. I wanted to stop but couldn't tear myself away. It goes in circles, spirals and runs rings around the reader. I am not sure if I am awake or have slipped into another place. Incredible
The Hierarchies by Ros Anderson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There is so much to this book, words cannot create a brief review. The horrors created by fanatical beliefs to the powerfully strong bonds of friendship, this book has it all
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
A beautiful story of finding a shared bond and overcoming obsticles
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0