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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
4.5
In the words of R.E.M, “It’s the end of the world as we know it” (and I feeel fiiiiine). This a humorous take on the apocalypse, written by the brilliant Neil Gaiman and the late but equally great Terry Pratchett. It begins with the accidental "misplacement" of the infant Antichrist during a complex baby-swapping procedure intended to kick off the Apocalypse. It's all downhill from there. It is a hilarious misadventure between an angel and a demon trying to stop the apocalypse to keep their earthly pleasures. It is a wonderful novel filled with hilarious prophecies, witches, dogs, bookstores, and houseplants. You will laugh and cry as you get attached to the characters and delve deeper into their world. Also, a TV show was just made about this fantastic book! I would highly recommend picking up a copy before watching the show, or if you have already watched it and just want to compare.
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Proffered over Chloe Brown
Beloved by Toni Morrison
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5