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These books are ranked using the characterization labels extracted for Dogsbody.
Characterization labels used: arrogant protagonist, hot-tempered protagonist, redeemed protagonist, bright puppy, lonely girl, mistreated child, dysfunctional family, bully, unreliable adults, protective elders, anthropomorphic beings, talking stars
This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their characterization embeddings are close.
A shy new kid at school discovers only she can see mysterious creatures tied to fear, friendship, and danger.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: awkward protagonist · anxious protagonist · shy protagonist · small-for-age protagonist · outcast · brave protagonist · spunky protagonist · relatable protagonist · bully target · well-meaning parents · distinct side characters
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1305
An amnesiac traveler wakes in medieval England and must piece together his identity before his pursuers catch him.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: relatable protagonist · antihero · snarky protagonist · self-deprecating · lovable fool · bumbling hero · screwup protagonist · unlikely hero · adult protagonist · character growth · redeemable lead · secondary characters
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1336
A telepathic dog and a teenage wastelander struggle to survive in a brutal post-nuclear future where desire and loyalty collide.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teenaged protagonist · antihero · unlikable protagonist · animal companion · telepathic dog · primal human · smart dog · immoral characters · irredeemable characters · symbiotic pair
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1414
A rebellious cadet in a corporate-run future must choose between career advancement, friends, and his ideals.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: stubborn protagonist · arrogant protagonist · rebellious protagonist · idealistic protagonist · reckless protagonist · self-destructive protagonist · smart protagonist · hyperintelligent protagonist · immature teen · loyal friend · fierce heroine · strong female character · sarcastic supporting cast · morally resistant protagonist · anti-authority
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1423
A numb teen enters a secret VR club that sells nightmares, then uncovers a dangerous truth about his own trauma.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: emotionally numb protagonist · sarcastic protagonist · witty protagonist · gay protagonist · teen protagonist · traumatized protagonist · psychologically complex characters · morally compromised behavior · misfit protagonist · cunning protagonist
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1429
A broke would-be composer boards a relativistic colony ship after a love-and-family betrayal, only to face cosmic disaster.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: young protagonist · musician protagonist · composer protagonist · socially awkward protagonist · gifted protagonist · flawed hero · headstrong hero · rich heiress · ruthless patriarch · competent characters · stock characters
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1438
A bullied girl’s acne cure makes her invisible, thrusting her into secrets, danger, and a search for who she really is.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: preteen protagonist · female protagonist · relatable protagonist · underdog · outsider · bullied child · anxious child · spiky protagonist · loyal friend · caring friend · misfit · strong-willed child
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1438
A hedge-fund prodigy who can freeze time discovers others like him and is pulled into a hidden psychic conflict.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: cocky protagonist · arrogant protagonist · shallow protagonist · likeable protagonist · feisty heroine · angry heroine · revenge-driven · sidekick · hacker · scientist · mobsters · gifted youths · morally grey protagonist · genius image · self-centered protagonist
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1447
A guilt-haunted speaker is summoned to a distant colony to uncover a mysterious death among an alien people.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: adult protagonist · cerebral hero · mature protagonist · guilt-ridden · redeemed character · empathetic protagonist · morally burdened · intelligent characters · tragic flaws · older protagonist
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1452
A bullied teen in a dungeon-infested Earth gains a rare level-up power and fights to become strong enough to survive.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: bullied protagonist · angsty protagonist · whiny protagonist · unlikable protagonist · self-doubting · self-loathing · teen protagonist · outcast · zero-status underdog · late-bloomer · underprepared fighter · indecisive · naive · growth arc · reluctant hero · overpowered potential · emotionally immature
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1454
A bullied 1910s maid slips into medieval England, where mistaken identity, falconry, and forbidden love upend her plans.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: selfish protagonist · headstrong heroine · immature heroine · coming-of-age · character growth · relatable protagonist · social outcast · poor girl · illegitimate child · maid · housemaid · eccentric inventor · grieving widower · love interest · falconer · noble lady · pampered ward · father figure · supporting characters · strong motivations
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1456
In a genetically perfect future, an ostracized woman accepts a new body from a mysterious benefactor with hidden motives.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: ugly protagonist · disabled protagonist · social outsider · beautiful antagonist · mad scientist · manipulative mentor · wealthy elite · ambiguous heroine · psychologically isolated · morally compromised
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1466
