King of Joy by Richard Chiem

King of Joy

Richard Chiem

208 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective fast-paced

Description

Corvus has always had an overactive imagination. Growing up, she develops a unique coping mechanism: she can imagine herself out of any situation, no matter how terrible. To get through each day, Corvus escapes into scenes from fantasy novels, pop...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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