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Trade, investment and employment in the Southern Mediterranean Countries by ILO

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informative fast-paced

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Krieg und Frieden by Leo Tolstoy

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adventurous challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-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

If reality itself could paint, it would write like Tolstoy.
The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Steve Kenson, James S.A. Corey

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  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.25

The structure doesn't make much intuitive sense and it's very difficult to quickly look up rules. The art is not very cool. Good game though once you get it. 
Hamas Contained: The Rise and Pacification of Palestinian Resistance by Tareq Baconi

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informative fast-paced

4.0

Extremely insightful and holds a lot of explanatory power. Still, a few aspects remain under-explored - e.g. the analysis of Hamas' governance in Gaza could've been more vivid. Generally, the book could've benefitted from some more colourful anecdotes or reflections to add depth and illustrativeness. Nonetheless, one of the best reads for the current moment.
Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire by Jennifer Bing, Mike Merryman-Lotze, Jehad Abusalim

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad
Read these unheard voices.
Die Diversität der Ausbeutung. Zur Kritik des herrschenden Antirassismus by Eleonora Roldán Mendívil, Bafta Sarbo

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informative fast-paced

2.75

Einige Kapitel waren sehr nützliche Einführungen, aber oft fehlte Tiefe und Länge. Wenige Aha-Momente für jene, die sich bereits mit der Materie beschäftigt haben, auch wenn nur oberflächlich. 
Melody by Martin Suter

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Gefühle in Zeiten des Kapitalismus. Adorno-Vorlesungen by Eva Illouz

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3.0

Sehr klar im Ausdruck - eine schätzenswerte Ausnahme im Postmodernismus. Sehr streitbare Thesen und manchmal kommt das Gefühl, dass sehr eloquent einigermaßen oberflächliche Punkte gemacht wurden