Something New Under the Sun by Alexandra Kleeman

Something New Under the Sun

Alexandra Kleeman

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • A novelist discovers the dark side of Hollywood and reckons with ambition, corruption, and connectedness in the age of environmental collapse and ecological awakening—a darkly unsettling near-future novel for reade...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 60%
tense 42%
reflective 35%
challenging 34%
adventurous 27%
sad 27%
funny 24%
emotional 14%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 22%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.71

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