The Doloriad by Missouri Williams

The Doloriad

Missouri Williams

216 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction challenging dark slow-paced
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In the wake of a mysterious environmental cataclysm that has wiped out the rest of humankind, a family descended from incest cling to existence on the edges of a ruined city. The family is mercilessly ruled by The Matriarch who dreams of starting ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 832 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
challenging 65%
tense 38%
mysterious 36%
sad 25%
reflective 22%
emotional 12%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.13

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