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113 reviews

Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion by Gabrielle Stanley Blair

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informative fast-paced

4.0

Really brought points I haven't thought of to my attention and gave me a lot to think about
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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

3.0

Love Steinbeck's descriptions, but not my favorite book; the winding narration didn't necessarily get anywhere, but provided a vivid richness of his home
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman

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emotional medium-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

3.5

Heavy read, and was hard to define the edges of what was right and wrong; really thought provoking
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown

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informative slow-paced

4.5

Loved the depth and detail of the book; different than the other Brene Brown ones and love the audiobook ~ it really helps connect it all together with her reading it as she does
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

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mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.0

This one really struck me with the richness of the character's experience although some of the points were ridden a little raw
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

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emotional 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

Loved some of the characters, but hard realities threaded through; deep read
Learning to Soar on Eagles' Wings by Beverly Heemstra

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reflective medium-paced

3.0

My friend's family history; loved the richness and idyllic background; charming
How to Love by Thích Nhất Hạnh

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

Reflective; Good daily reading for something to chew on.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Really loved the perspective of this book; some things felt a little far fetched, but great read and eye-opening to how much has changed
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between) by Lauren Graham

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

Funny, love the background of Gilmore Girls & Parenthood and Lauren Graham's style