The Refrigerator Monologues by Catherynne M. Valente

The Refrigerator Monologues

Catherynne M. Valente with Annie Wu (Illustrator)

160 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

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From the New York Times bestselling author Catherynne Valente comes a ferocious riff on the women in superhero comics. The Refrigerator Monologues is a collection of linked stories from the points of view of the wives and girlfriends of superheroe...

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Moods

dark 67%
funny 58%
emotional 52%
reflective 48%
adventurous 37%
sad 31%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%

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4.12

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