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emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
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Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
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A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
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Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
slow-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
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Yes
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Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
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Thoroughly captivating with silky smooth prose that enhances the occasional dark chuckle.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement
Moderate: Mental illness, Medical trauma
Minor: Ableism, Antisemitism
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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Yes
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Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
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I normally don't read romance books, but this was a pleasant surprise as it mixes known genre tropes with an active heroine and pretty accurate depictions of straight sex. The fighting scenes in particular are very engaging.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Ableism
informative
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reflective
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Written using clear language, the Racial Contract articulates a convincing argument: that it should be studied alongside traditional contract theory. It should be required reading for everyone in academia, especially for those in philosophy, regardless of rank.
adventurous
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lighthearted
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Yes
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Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While I was expecting a light and fun read, I was struck by how emotional I got. I suppose I'm starved for representations of Asian-White young women, but this book struck a lot of chords for me. I also appreciate all of the little literature-related Easter eggs Kwan drops.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
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Character
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Yes
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Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Tender and lyrical. I rarely get the chance to read a book set in a city I live in, so this was a treat.
emotional
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Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes