Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin

Pretend I'm Dead

Jen Beagin

240 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary dark funny fast-paced
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Jen Beagin’s funny, moving, fearless debut novel introduces an unforgettable character, Mona—almost twenty-four, emotionally adrift, and cleaning houses to get by. Handing out clean needles to drug addicts, she falls for a recipient she calls Mr. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 918 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
funny 80%
reflective 47%
emotional 42%
sad 25%
challenging 13%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 38%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.68

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