The Past Is Red by Catherynne M. Valente

The Past Is Red

Catherynne M. Valente

150 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"The Candide of our #@$\*%? age."-- Ken Liu, award-winning author Catherynne M. Valente, the bestselling and award-winning creator of Space Opera and The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland returns with The Past is Red, the enchanting, dark, funny,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 831 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 51%
sad 50%
funny 44%
dark 41%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 35%
challenging 27%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
lighthearted 9%
tense 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 29%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.21

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