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209 reviews

TRIBE- HB by Sebastian JUNGER by Sebastian Junger, Sebastian Junger

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
It has good points, but I think I overestimated my interest in the subject matter. I might give it another chance in the future, but I'll try print instead of audio. I might connect better with the subject then.
Squire by Sara Alfageeh, Nadia Shammas

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill

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

3.25

The Dollhouse Family by M.R. Carey

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

4.0

A good, intriguing story that spans multiple generations. Good pace, good characters, creepy art.
I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

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

3.0

I don't know how to rate this book, so I settled on 3/5. Good book, but not my personal cup of tea.
The jumps in time are disorienting and the art style is a little too overwhelming for my taste, so I found myself confused most of the time. When the book goes for the throat, though, it HURTS and I found it to be very effective in its portrayal of community and police brutality.
I recommend it. The subject is important and it doesn't pull any punches. The style just wasn't for me.
White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America by Anthea Butler

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informative fast-paced

3.0

Our Colors by Gengoroh Tagame

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emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A story about the importance of queer friendships and safe spaces.

Regarding the adult/minor relationship trigger warning:
there is a kiss towards the end, which is not great, but it's more symbolic of self acceptance than anything sexual, in my opinion. The relationship itself is friendship, at least in my interpretation. This isn't a book about a 50yo falling for a 15yo if that worries you
Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto

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challenging emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Basketful of Heads (Hill House Comics) by Joe Hill

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adventurous dark funny fast-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? No

3.75

I almost gave up mid chapter one but I'm glad I didn't. This is a fun read and the main character becomes more interesting after chapter two.
Blue Period, Vol. 7 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

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challenging emotional informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0