Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton

Lola in the Mirror

Trent Dalton

512 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary magical realism adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Description

Bighearted, gritty, magical and moving, Lola in the Mirror is the irresistible new novel from international bestselling author of Boy Swallows Universe and All Our Shimmering Skies, Trent Dalton. 'Mirror, mirror, on the grass, what's my future? Wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
dark 63%
hopeful 61%
sad 57%
reflective 47%
tense 47%
adventurous 41%
challenging 41%
inspiring 37%
mysterious 23%
funny 16%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.46

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