Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie Mortimer

Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies

Maddie Mortimer

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2022

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This lyrical debut novel is at once a passionate coming-of-age story, a meditation on illness and death, and a kaleidoscopic journey through one woman’s life—told in part by the malevolent voice of her disease.Lia, her husband Harry, and their bel...
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Summary of 437 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 81%
reflective 78%
challenging 46%
dark 44%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
tense 7%
mysterious 6%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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