Death Valley by Melissa Broder

Death Valley

Melissa Broder

240 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Description

The most profound book yet from the visionary author of Milk Fed and The Pisces, a darkly funny novel about grief that becomes a desert survival story.In Melissa Broder’s astounding new novel, a woman arrives alone at a Best Western seeking respit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,345 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 68%
funny 58%
adventurous 38%
dark 32%
sad 25%
mysterious 22%
challenging 20%
hopeful 19%
tense 16%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 35%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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