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Talking about books

TermDefinition
blurb a short text, usually printed on the back cover of a book, describing what the book is about and sometimes including quotes from critics
poignant causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness
acclaimed attracting public approval and praise praised by the public
compelling very interesting and engaging
lugubrious 5 rather dark, mournful and gloomy
macabre often cruel or disgusting, concerned with death used to describe something that is very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence
chilling causing great fear
page-turner powerful story that keeps you interested
insight the ability to understand what something is really like
gripping so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention totally
enigmatic mysterious and impossible to understand completely
breathtaking extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising
wry showing that you find a bad or difficult situation slightly funny
evocative which arouse memories or images
eponymous who has the same name as the title of the book
engaging pleasant, attractive, and charming
Created by: Luzzendru
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