The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith

The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening

The Vampire Diaries #1

L.J. Smith

253 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The New York Times bestselling series The first book in L.J. Smith's New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series, the basis of the hit CW TV show starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.Elena Gilbert is a high school golden gi...

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Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 56%
adventurous 41%
tense 36%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 7%
funny 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 42%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

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