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64 reviews

A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf

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reflective medium-paced

2.5

not keen on her writing style 
Film for Her by Orion Carloto

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emotional reflective fast-paced

3.0

Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Less by Andrew Sean Greer

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Spy x Family, Vol. 4 by Tatsuya Endo

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

4.0

Disappearing Act by Robert Sheehan

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Enjoyed certain stories over others because the writing style kept shifting. Some were hit and miss but still an easy read  
The Humans by Matt Haig

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

5.0

What a beautiful, beautiful book. My new favourite.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

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dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

3.75

Very lovely prose-like writing style and engaging overall. Subject matter was very gritty.