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The Approaching Fury: Voices of the Storm, 1820-1861 by Stephen B. Oates, Buz Wyeth
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
extremely informative and surprisingly gripping account of the political conflicts leading up to the Civil War. though the first-person narration can feel a little flat/gimmicky at points, it really helped me understand the thought process of these players more and brought them off the page in a way a flat accounting of facts wouldn't have
Content Warnings
though it is rarely graphic, this book is about American chattel slavery and contains extensive discussion of the institution
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0