Delirium by Lauren Oliver

441 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction dystopian romance young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

The first book in Lauren Oliver's New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution, and the power to choose. In an alternate United States, love has been declared a dangerous disease, and the government forces everyone who reach...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
emotional 62%
tense 42%
hopeful 27%
sad 22%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 19%
inspiring 14%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 22%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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