Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse by Melissa Lozada-Oliva

Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse

Melissa Lozada-Oliva

fiction contemporary poetry dark funny reflective medium-paced

178 pages | first published 2021

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A macabre novel in verse of loss, longing, and identity crises following a poet who resurrects pop star Selena from the dead.Melissa Lozada-Oliva's Dreaming of You is an absurd yet heartfelt examination of celebrity worship.A young Latinx poet gra...
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Summary of 361 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
funny 61%
reflective 55%
emotional 43%
mysterious 28%
challenging 21%
sad 15%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 27%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 6% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.54

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