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The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Red Pill by Hari Kunzru
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Dystopian fiction is not usually my jam because, well, it’s not fictional, but I thought this was sharp and funny and tender. Wtf do Katie Kitamura and Hari Kunzru chat about for fun is what I wanna know
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
challenging
emotional
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
5.0
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Butter Honey Pig Bread by francesca ekwuyasi
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
This was a perfect book