Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism dark tense medium-paced
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The people’s desperate need to believe that there are powers that be who have their best interests at heart is put to a cruel test by their depraved lord and governor, especially in this year of record drought and famine. But when fate brings Mare...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,759 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 39%
challenging 31%
mysterious 31%
sad 24%
funny 17%
reflective 16%
emotional 11%
adventurous 8%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 23%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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