Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl

Special Topics in Calamity Physics

Marisha Pessl

514 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a darkly hilarious coming-of-age novel and a richly plotted suspense tale told through the distinctive voice of its heroine, Blue van Meer. After a childhood moving from one academic outpost to another with he...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 45%
challenging 33%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 24%
funny 24%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 31%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.6

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