Zazen by Vanessa Veselka

256 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary dark reflective medium-paced
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From the author of the National Book Award longlisted epic The Great Offshore Grounds, here is the debut novel that launched her career—a story of activism, police violence, and white guilt in a not so distant dystopian America. The world is on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 42%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.56

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