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The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was reminiscent of Agatha Christie Miss Marple books, in which the "old folks" may seem sweet and often clueless but hidden depths lie within!
How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Olive Bright, Pigeoneer by Stephanie Graves
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Fun and light-hearted mystery set in wartime Britain. I like books like this that teach me how regular citizens on the home front helped the war effort.<spoiIer> was hoping for a bit more romance, but perhaps this leads nicely into a sequel.
Astonishing Splashes of Colour by Clare Morrall
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this. It has moments of great sadness but the characters and relationships are beautifully drawn, and ultimately there is light.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Tiff: A Life of Timothy Findley by Sherrill Grace
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I didn't star this book because I work for the publisher, but it's an excellent biography of an important writer.