Chrysalis by Anna Metcalfe

Chrysalis

Anna Metcalfe

256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious slow-paced
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A spellbinding gem of a novel, this provocative debut follows a young woman whose bizarre metamorphosis poses vital questions about our modern, online existence.Chrysalis is the story of a mysterious young woman transforming first her body and the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
mysterious 65%
dark 55%
challenging 41%
emotional 32%
sad 17%
tense 17%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 39%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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