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

Description

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 544 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
funny 70%
reflective 47%
emotional 40%
sad 30%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 42%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.62

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