Lithium for Medea: A Novel by Kate Braverman, Rick Moody

Lithium for Medea: A Novel

Kate Braverman, Rick Moody

fiction psychology reflective slow-paced

368 pages | first published 1981

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Lithium for Medea is as much a tale of addiction—to sex, drugs, and dysfunctional family chains—as it is one of mothers and daughters, their mutual rebellion and unconscious mimicry. Here is the story according to Rose—the daughter of a narcissist...
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Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.93

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