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Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson

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informative slow-paced
Rating after BookTube Prize round wraps up.
Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced
Read for BookTube Prize. To be rated at a later date
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Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

Easy to digest history book. I learned a LOT. The target demographic of young millennials and gen Z or earlier would align with the delivery. Funny af and honest!
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The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

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hopeful sad tense slow-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

3.75

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Devil Is Fine by John Vercher

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.0

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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dark emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

Frustrating to read because it can be relatable :( but it’s a lighthearted romp and just what I needed to consume right now!
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Shakespeare's Counselor by Charlaine Harris

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner

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informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispector

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Quotable, but a bit pretentious.