Oligarchy by Scarlett Thomas

Oligarchy

Scarlett Thomas

230 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark funny medium-paced
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Description

From the author of The Seed Collectors comes a darkly comic take on power, privilege, and the pressure put on young women to fit in--and be thin--at their all-girls boarding school It's already the second week of term when Natasha, the daughter of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 534 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 46%
funny 37%
sad 37%
tense 32%
emotional 30%
reflective 26%
challenging 14%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.24

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