My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent

My Absolute Darling

Gabriel Tallent

464 pages first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional tense medium-paced

Description

A 14 ans, Turtle Alveston arpente seule les bois de la côte nord de la Californie. Ayant grandi avec un père abusif, elle se réfugie dans la solitude, jusqu'à ce qu'elle attire l'attention de Jacob, un lycéen avec qui elle noue des liens d'amitié.

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Moods

dark 96%
tense 68%
emotional 65%
sad 55%
challenging 50%
adventurous 18%
reflective 14%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 21% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.43

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