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You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy

You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters

4.5

challenging informative medium-paced

How to Be Human: An Autistic Man's Guide to Life by Jory Fleming

How to Be Human: An Autistic Man's Guide to Life

3.0

challenging informative slow-paced

Two Spies in Caracas by Moisés Naím

Two Spies in Caracas

3.5

dark tense slow-paced

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Sanctuary: A Memoir by Emily Rapp Black

Sanctuary: A Memoir

Emily Rapp Black

3.0

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

A Slow Fire Burning

2.5

dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Tears of Amber by Sofía Segovia

Tears of Amber

3.5

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The Flip Side by Shawn Johnson

The Flip Side

3.0

emotional inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Mona at Sea by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

Mona at Sea

Elizabeth Gonzalez James

4.5

dark emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley

High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out

4.5

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory

The Wedding Party

Jasmine Guillory

2.5

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes