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Savage Theories by Pola Oloixarac
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Too much like homework
Overly philosophical
No feel for the characters
Overly philosophical
No feel for the characters
The Green Mile by Stephen King
dark
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Seven Ways to Change the World: How To Fix The Most Pressing Problems We Face by Gordon Brown
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
On Gallows Down: Place, Protest and Belonging (Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2022 for Nature Writing) by Nicola Chester
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Aisling and the City by Sarah Breen, Emer McLysaght
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
3.5
This World is Full of Monsters by Jeff VanderMeer
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Weird AF
The Examiner by Janice Hallett
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Not Halletts best but still a mystery until the reveal