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31 reviews

The Assignment by Matz, Walter Hill

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3.5

Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey by Richard Ayoade

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funny informative fast-paced

3.75

The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy by Rainn Wilson

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funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Every Seventh Wave by Daniel Glattauer

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Love Virtually by Daniel Glattauer

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

4.0

The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex

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

5.0

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

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challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious 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

A Bookshop in Algiers by Kaouther Adimi

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-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? Yes

4.0

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? No

4.5

Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese

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informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A short but sweet book (more of an essay) about the creative process with some tips and anecdotes from a brilliant writer.