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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

One of my favorite books of the year. And this audiobook narrator is a new favorite.

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Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was captivating but didn’t fully live up to its potential.
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I loved the structure of this book. The characters were so well crafted. And that ending was really satisfying!

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

R. F. Kuang is the smartest author I’ve ever read.

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Who Gets Believed?: When the Truth Isn't Enough

Dina Nayeri

DID NOT FINISH

I was more interested in the political/historical aspects of this book than the personal parts about the author’s life, which seemed to dominate the book
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fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Very disappointing after loving his other book so much. 

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