Children of Paradise  by Camilla Grudova

Children of Paradise

Camilla Grudova

159 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction horror literary dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Following Grudova's critically acclaimed collection The Doll's Alphabet, this surreal, discomforting debut novel charts the fates of a ragtag group of cinema workers who are spat out by corporate takeover.When Holly applies for a job at the Paradi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 737 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 62%
sad 28%
tense 27%
challenging 20%
reflective 17%
funny 15%
emotional 10%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 36%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.57

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