A Novel Obsession by Caitlin Barasch

A Novel Obsession

Caitlin Barasch

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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A wry and bold debut novel, which is at once an irresistible catastrophe waiting to happen and an unflinching exploration of how we narrate the stories of our lives, as an aspiring novelist finds herself stalking—and writing about—her boyfriend’s ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,022 reviews

Moods

tense 73%
dark 58%
mysterious 50%
funny 30%
emotional 25%
reflective 20%
challenging 9%
sad 8%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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