Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith

Build Your House Around My Body

Violet Kupersmith

378 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror literary magical realism dark mysterious medium-paced
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Part puzzle, part revenge tale, part ghost story, this kaleidoscopic novel set in Vietnam spins half a century of history and folklore into “a thrilling read, acrobatic and filled with verve” (The New York Times). Two young women go missing decade...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,255 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 89%
challenging 38%
tense 35%
adventurous 30%
emotional 27%
reflective 22%
sad 20%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 38% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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