California Golden by Melanie Benjamin

California Golden

Melanie Benjamin

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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Two sisters navigate the turbulent, euphoric early days of California surf culture in this dazzling saga of ambition, sacrifice, and longing for a family they never had, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's WifeSouthern Cali...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 49%
reflective 48%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 21%
challenging 18%
inspiring 15%
tense 14%
informative 13%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 14%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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