Children of Paradise by Camilla Grudova

Children of Paradise

Camilla Grudova

149 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction horror literary dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Following Grudova's critically acclaimed collection The Doll's Alphabet, this surreal, discomforting debut novel charts the fates of a ragtag group of cinema workers who are spat out by corporate takeover.When Holly applies for a job at the Paradi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 62%
sad 32%
tense 29%
challenging 17%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
emotional 8%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 35%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.59

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