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332 reviews

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that changed America by Erik Larson

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3.5

SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard

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adventurous informative

4.5

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

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emotional hopeful

4.5

Chlorine by Jade Song

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adventurous challenging dark sad tense medium-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

4.25

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

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adventurous reflective sad

4.5

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious

4.25

Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel

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adventurous dark hopeful inspiring reflective

4.75

Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes

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adventurous informative

4.0

The Romanovs: 1613-1918 by Simon Sebag Montefiore

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informative fast-paced

4.75

The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

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3.5