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Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad

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emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au

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lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced

4.0

Mrs. March by Virginia Feito

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Day by Michael Cunningham

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challenging funny reflective sad medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Piglet by Lottie Hazell

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funny relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

Lottie Hazell's debut novel 'Piglet' is an engaging tale of love, culinary passion, and personal struggle. The story revolves around Piglet, a food enthusiast, who faces a major dilemma just days before her wedding to Kit. However, the plot takes a dramatic turn when Kit reveals a secret, forcing Piglet to choose between the life she thought she wanted and what truly matters to her.  The novel shines in its portrayal of food not just as a hobby but as a reflection of Piglet's identity and desires. 

What makes 'Piglet' compelling is Hazell's ability to capture the protagonist's internal conflict and rage in a relatable way. The narrative is straightforward and engaging, balancing culinary descriptions with the emotional depth of Piglet's journey towards self-discovery. This book, with its mix of food, romance, and drama, deserves a 4.5-star rating. It's a great read for anyone who enjoys stories about personal growth and making tough life choices.
His & Hers by Alice Feeney

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

3.0