The Doloriad by Missouri Williams

The Doloriad

Missouri Williams

228 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction challenging dark slow-paced
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"[The Doloriad] just might be what your rotten little heart deserves." —J. Robert Lennon, The New York Times Book ReviewOne of Vulture's Best Books of 2022. Winner of the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize and short-listed for the VCU Cabell Fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
challenging 65%
tense 38%
mysterious 37%
sad 25%
reflective 22%
emotional 12%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.12

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