Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl

Special Topics in Calamity Physics

Marisha Pessl

514 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The mesmerizing New York Times bestseller by the author of Night Film Marisha Pessl's dazzling debut sparked raves from critics and heralded the arrival of a vibrant new voice in American fiction. At the center of Special Topics in Calamity Physic...

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Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 45%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
reflective 27%
adventurous 24%
emotional 24%
funny 24%
sad 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 31%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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