Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan

Acts of Desperation

Megan Nolan

281 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A bitingly honest, darkly funny debut novel about a toxic relationship and secret female desire, from an emerging star of Irish literature, for fans of Sally Rooney and Nora EphronLove was the final consolation, would set ablaze the fields of my l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,539 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
emotional 69%
reflective 60%
sad 54%
tense 33%
challenging 31%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 32%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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