Pretending by Holly Bourne

Pretending

Holly Bourne

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fiction contemporary feminism romance dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

He said he was looking for a 'partner in crime' which everyone knows is shorthand for 'a woman who isn't real'.April is kind, pretty, and relatively normal - yet she can't seem to get past date five. Every time she thinks she's found someone to tr...

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Moods

emotional 90%
sad 49%
reflective 48%
hopeful 40%
challenging 39%
dark 36%
funny 34%
inspiring 24%
informative 14%
tense 13%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 17%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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