Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval

Paradise Rot

Jenny Hval with Marjam Idriss (Translator), Brie Jackman (Narrator)

3 hours, 28 minutes first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ literary dark mysterious medium-paced
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A lyrical debut novel from a musician and artist renowned for her sharp sexual and political imageryJo is in a strange new country for university and having a more peculiar time than most. In a house with no walls, shared with a woman who has no b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,962 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 68%
reflective 35%
tense 31%
challenging 22%
emotional 18%
sad 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 39%
medium 38%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 30% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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