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The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Just don’t feel like I need something like this right now.
In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration by Shane O'Mara

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informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

2.5

I found some chapters very interesting, but a few weren’t.
It feels like someone interested in a detailed explanation of the mechanics of walking, is not necessarily interested in the interesting psychological benefits of it. It being in one book left parts feeling quite long.
Berserk, Vol. 14 by Kentaro Miura

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

2.5

Interested to see where it goes, but it’s a low point in the series for me.
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-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

4.0

Not always easy to keep track of names at first, but it’s rewarding when you do.
As far as mysteries go, it’s nice to know you can trust the ending, and I think this one qualifies.

I recommend reading quickly, as the middle can drag a little if you’re not getting through the chapters fast enough.
Berserk, Vol. 13 by Kentaro Miura

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

Another really good entry. There’s no holding back with this series.
Berserk, Vol. 12 by Kentaro Miura

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Somewhat more middling entry. Not much happened this volume, but I’m excited to find out what happens next.
Berserk, Vol. 11 by Kentaro Miura

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

The best villain so far. I’m loving this series more and more.
Wolves and Werewolves In History and Popular Culture by Shannon Scott

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informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.5

Interesting and in depth. Clear look at the subject matter, but fairly long for what it is.
Berserk, Vol. 10 by Kentaro Miura

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

3.5

Not my favourite volume, but I’m still really really enjoying the series.
Whenever I finish story, I can’t wait to know what happens next.
Berserk, Vol. 9 by Kentaro Miura

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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

4.0

This can’t keep getting better and better like this. Casca is such a great character and in this volume, you can really see that.
I can’t wait to see where the story goes.