Lithium for Medea: A Novel by Kate Braverman, Rick Moody

Lithium for Medea: A Novel

Kate Braverman, Rick Moody

368 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction psychology reflective slow-paced
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Lithium for Medea is as much a tale of addiction—to sex, drugs, and dysfunctional family chains—as it is one of mothers and daughters, their mutual rebellion and unconscious mimicry. Here is the story according to Rose—the daughter of a narcissist...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.89

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