Marlena by Julie Buntin

Marlena

Julie Buntin

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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An electric debut novel about love, addiction, and loss; the story of two girls and the feral year that will cost one her life, and define the other’s for decadesEverything about fifteen-year-old Cat’s new town in rural Michigan is lonely and off-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,397 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
dark 73%
sad 71%
reflective 56%
tense 29%
challenging 20%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 27%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.75

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