Apocalypse Baby by Virginie Despentes

Apocalypse Baby

Virginie Despentes with Siân Reynolds (Translator)

356 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ thriller dark medium-paced
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Valentine, the troubled daughter of a well-off but dysfunctional Parisian family, vanishes on her way to school. Inexperienced private detective Lucie Toledo is hired to find the missing teenager, and enlists the help of a formidable agent with a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
adventurous 73%
mysterious 60%
tense 52%
funny 39%
reflective 23%
challenging 21%
emotional 13%
sad 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.61

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