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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The Metamorphosis
Romance at 1/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray; Action at 2/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- Romance 1/10
- Action 2/10
- Worldbuilding 2/10
What changes: more complexity (8/10; The Picture of Dorian Gray 6/10).
Dracula
Romance at 1/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray; Mystery at 5/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- Romance 1/10
- Mystery 5/10
- Darkness 9/10
What changes: less humor (2/10; The Picture of Dorian Gray 5/10).
Between Two Fires
Romance at 1/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray; Complexity at 6/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- Romance 1/10
- Complexity 6/10
- Action 3/10
What changes: more worldbuilding (4/10; The Picture of Dorian Gray 2/10); less humor (3/10; The Picture of Dorian Gray 5/10).
The Trial
Romance at 1/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray; Mystery at 5/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- Romance 1/10
- Mystery 5/10
- Darkness 9/10
What changes: less humor (3/10; The Picture of Dorian Gray 5/10); more complexity (8/10; The Picture of Dorian Gray 6/10).
What Moves the Dead
Romance at 1/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray; Mystery at 5/10 matches The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- Romance 1/10
- Mystery 5/10
- Action 3/10
What changes: more worldbuilding (5/10; The Picture of Dorian Gray 2/10).
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Choose a book you know, then turn up the mystery, ease off the romance, or find a faster pace. Book Mixer compares nine editorial scores and gives extra weight to the qualities you change.
The scores describe a reading experience; they are Book Review Guide judgments, not customer ratings. Recommendations begin with standalone books and series starting points. A sequel can still be your reference.
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