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Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
2018 | Comedy
Cultural complexity (0 more)
familiar story (0 more)
It tells an entertaining story in an engaging and complicated way that feels fresh and meaningful.

Full Review:
https://www.bohanreviews.com/post/crazy-rich-asians
  
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien | 1954 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.5 (64 Ratings)
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Breathtaking descriptions, whirling action sequences and rich story development. (0 more)
Long winded narratives. (0 more)
This is the archetype for all modern fantasy epics.
  
Words of Radiance: Part One
Words of Radiance: Part One
Brandon Sanderson | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Epic fantasy at its best (0 more)
Epic fantasy!
Amazingly complex story, another one of Sanderson's incredible magic systems, rich cultures with vivid history.
  
The Night Gardener
The Night Gardener
The Fan Brothers | 2016 | Art, Photography & Fashion, Children, Natural World
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Exquisite illustrations and rich language. The story is pretty simple, but you can tell that real care went into this picture book.
  
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, Robert Ingpen | 1843 | Children
8
8.6 (84 Ratings)
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The writing is rich and intense (0 more)
Excellent Story
I read this book when I was a child, then later on as an adult. The story is rich in details about the time period. When my kids were growing up, it became tradition to read it through the month of December.
To me the story teaches that it's never too late to have a change in heart, to learn to appreciate those around us.
  
A Court of Thorns and Roses
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. Maas | 2015 | Young Adult (YA)
10
8.7 (107 Ratings)
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characters (1 more)
rich visual scenes
Such a beautiful series
This entire series is so amazing. The scenes are described is such rich detail that it transports you into the story. Feyre was easy to love. She is a very strong female character and I was invested in her story from the start. Tamlin intrigued me and I really felt drawn to Lucien. I felt like I was drawn to his character.
  
Tithe (Modern Faerie Tales #1)
Tithe (Modern Faerie Tales #1)
Holly Black | 2004 | Young Adult (YA)
6
7.1 (10 Ratings)
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Black created a wondrously fascinating world, here. It's a fast-paced story, rich in description. But I felt emotionally detached from the characters; the romance, friendships, and betrayals all fell flat on me.
  
The Winter Ghosts
The Winter Ghosts
Kate Mosse | 2009 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.3 (3 Ratings)
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As I've come to expect from Mosse, a slow start to this book was worth persevering with. Once the story was established it was enjoyable, if not slightly rushed at the end. The Cathar history is rich and intriguing, an educational, yet touching novel.
  
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The Muse
The Muse
Jessie Burton | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.2 (5 Ratings)
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Fabulously rich tale about success and loss
This was an unexpected treasure I came across. The language is rich and the story is heartfelt over whether success is truly a positive. The characters of Odelle, Olive and Theresa are wonderfully full and vibrant, and the end tales of the latter are both shocking and moving. One of the most immersive books I've read this year, and Cathy Tyson does a great job in bringing the characters to life.
  
A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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This story of a family for which some plowing up of the surface is required in order to get to the rich, fertile truths beneath is one of my favorites. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/09/25/plowing-through-the-family-problems/