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Shadow of the Sith by Adam Christopher

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

Never read a star wars book before, but I loved this one. 

The Wizard, the Witch, and the Wild One: The Children's Adventure by Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii, Lou Wilson, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Taylor Moore

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.

Stopped listening as I have now bought the physical books (3).

03 hrs & 11 mins

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts by Douglas Adams
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.

Finding it a really struggle to get through at the moment, I'm not sure as to exactly why. Just a lack of general engagement.

Maybe I'll revisit it in future.

Adolf Hitler: A Life From Beginning to End by Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr., Hourly History

informative sad fast-paced

3.0

Just the facts. Was free though so can't complain (too much).

Too Long: UK Election Special by TLDR News UK

informative medium-paced

4.75

The Fear of Fire by S.C. Sterling

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

A story I really enjoyed reading overall, though I felt as though the last chapter or so felt rushed.

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

A book that most certainly lived up my expectations and it's hype. I look forward to reading the second one and reading the spinoffs while I wait for the third.

Kindred by Steve Robinson

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Full of twists and turns, my only gripe is the slow beginning which almost put me off.

Playing for Pizza by John Grisham

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.5