A Novel Obsession by Caitlin Barasch

A Novel Obsession

Caitlin Barasch

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

A wry and bold debut novel, which is at once an irresistible catastrophe waiting to happen and an unflinching exploration of how we narrate the stories of our lives, as an aspiring novelist finds herself stalking—and writing about—her boyfriend’s ...

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Moods

tense 71%
dark 59%
mysterious 50%
funny 30%
emotional 25%
reflective 21%
challenging 9%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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