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The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells

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dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education by Stephanie Land

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emotional informative medium-paced

4.0

This is the story of my life. Being poor is exhausting and expensive. People don’t really realize that. This book was giving me anxiety because I literally gone through all the same things she has.

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-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

4.0

What I ate in one Year by Stanley Tucci

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

I didn’t like this one as well as I have other celebrity books. I liked hearing about all the food and the recipes, especially since I’ve never had many of those dishes.

It was probably just his personality, but some bits came off as snooty and pretentious. I also didn’t like the off-handed comments about his wife. Although, I imagine, she probably read the book beforehand and was fine with her portrayal.

Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel

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mysterious tense slow-paced