Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval

Paradise Rot

Jenny Hval with Marjam Idriss (Translator), Brie Jackman (Narrator)

3 hours, 28 minutes • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ literary dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A lyrical debut novel from a musician and artist renowned for her sharp sexual and political imageryJo is in a strange new country for university and having a more peculiar time than most. In a house with no walls, shared with a woman who has no b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,087 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 68%
reflective 37%
tense 31%
challenging 22%
emotional 16%
sad 6%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 37%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 30% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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