The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

The Immortalists

Chloe Benjamin

576 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical magical realism dark reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

It's 1969 in New York City's Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of a mystical woman, a traveling psychic who claims to be able to tell anyone the day they will die. The Gold children -- four adolescents on the cusp of self-awarene...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24,349 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 65%
sad 58%
dark 45%
mysterious 33%
challenging 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 14%
tense 13%
inspiring 10%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 19%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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