Death Valley by Melissa Broder

Death Valley

Melissa Broder

232 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Description

A woman arrives alone at a Best Western seeking respite from an emptiness that plagues her. She has fled to the California high desert to escape a cloud of sorrow - for both her father in the ICU and a husband whose illness is worsening. What the ...

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Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 68%
funny 57%
adventurous 39%
dark 32%
sad 25%
mysterious 22%
challenging 20%
hopeful 19%
tense 16%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 35%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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