Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

Geek Love

Katherine Dunn

510 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction horror magical realism challenging dark tense slow-paced
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Description

A National Book Award Finalist: This 'wonderfully descriptive' novel from an author with a 'tremendous imagination' tells the unforgettable story of the Binewskis, a carny family whose mater- and paterfamilias have bred their own exhibit of human ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,336 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
challenging 50%
sad 38%
tense 36%
emotional 35%
mysterious 25%
funny 22%
reflective 21%
adventurous 18%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 29% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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