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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A very pacy, engaging and a thrilling read. Couldn't control myself and read it in a single day. Enjoyed it through and through.

If you love solving puzzles and murder mysteries, Strange Pictures is right up your alley.

The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I'm starting to wonder if Backman ever disappoints but I'll hold my horses in case I jinx it.

The thing about his characters is that they reflect the human side of humanity. They are absurd, they may or may not annoy with their slapstick attempt at humour but they always make up for an uplifting story. So is this little one.

Read it. Won't take much time but will leave you with a warm heart and bonus laughs.

Between a Wolf and a Dog by Georgia Blain

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Between a Wolf and a Dog has a simple and reflective prose in contrast with (slightly) dramatic characters. It casts a light on the intricacies of life and dichotomy of relationships, finding meaning in art, owning up to mistakes and the strength of love. There's a constant background of rain that adds to the melancholic undertone of the plot.

Read this if you want a book that delicately tells fallibility of humans by letting you in the lives of four individuals joined by the web of family.

Walking on the Ceiling by Ayşegül Savaş

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reflective medium-paced