The Marvellous Equations of the Dread by Marcia Douglas

The Marvellous Equations of the Dread

Marcia Douglas

285 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging emotional medium-paced
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Bob Marley is dead. The Emperor Haile Selassie has been brutally murdered. The armed gangs of Kingston are at war and the murder rate soars. The people have lost all trust in self-serving politicians. It is hard to imagine worse times. The Marvell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 60%
mysterious 60%
challenging 50%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 30%
adventurous 20%
dark 10%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.28

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