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64 reviews
The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
4.5
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
hopeful
informative
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.75
Overall a good book, a bit basic in places but a few chapters were just off topic (wolfs, northern lights). Otherwise, it was calming, refreshing and a very needed book.
The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by Olivia Laing
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
It was boring, my mind kept drifting away.
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-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
Kníhviazač by Bridget Collins
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-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