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171 reviews
Mörder ohne Gesicht by Henning Mankell
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Gun violence, Hate crime, Terminal illness, Torture, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Die Radleys by Matt Haig
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
Puzzling Ink by Becky Clark
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.0
Cute quirky story, good OCD rep, but could have used sensitivity readers for the characters of colour and the casual racism. The main character is also exceptionally stupid at one or two points in the story which doesn't fit her characterisation at all. The mystery plot was nicely done though.
Momo by Michael Ende
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Alienated by Simon Spurrier
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Old Guard, Book One: Opening Fire by Greg Rucka
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Europa schafft sich ab by Erik Marquardt
informative
reflective
tense
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Medical content, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury, and War
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Some parts of this book definitely haven't aged so well, but it's nevertheless an interesting read and still widely applicable. Fascinating to see that communication hasn't really changed that much in 85 years, even though everything else around it has.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism