Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente

Deathless

Leningrad Diptych #1

Catherynne M. Valente

352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Koschei the Deathless is to Russian folklore what devils or wicked witches are to European culture: a menacing, evil figure; the villain of countless stories which have been passed on through story and text for generations. But Koschei has never b...

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Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 54%
adventurous 49%
emotional 42%
sad 33%
challenging 29%
reflective 26%
tense 18%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.98

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