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The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

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dark mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

I listened to this on audiobook and it was absolutely fantastic. The book had my interest from the beginning but the closer it got to the end the more absorbed I became. And the ending? Let's just say I'm glad I finished it during the day. It's the sort of haunting story that's going to stay with me for awhile I think. 
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

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

5.0

I've always enjoyed this book. Fast-paced and full of fantasy. I listened to the audio book narrated by Michael York. He did a fantastic job.
Dracula by Bram Stoker

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I had been wanting to read Dracula for years and I'm glad I finally did. Though I enjoyed most of it, some parts really dragged on. 

Mina Harker is definitely the MVP of the story in my opinion.
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Loved the first one. For some reason, just not feeling this one. Yeah, I'm only 10% in but I'm having a hard time wanting to go back to this instead of something else. 
Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love by Trent Horn

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5.0

Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not like the narration. Sounded like she was trying to whisper or speak very softly while narrating.
Stop Worrying; Start Writing: How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt and Procrastination by Sarah Painter

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informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

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

4.75

I wasn't sure how I'd like this book since I usually prefer fast reads. This isn't fast at all but I was far from bored like I thought I might be. While the narrative was slow, I found myself engrossed in the storytelling and thoughts from the narrator.

I also think the prose in this book might be the most beautiful I've ever read.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Well plotted locked room mystery.