The Poet by Louisa Reid

The Poet

Louisa Reid

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary poetry dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

I believe every word you say. That was always my mistake.Bright, promising Emma is entangled in a toxic romance with her old professor - and she's losing control.Cruel, charming Tom is idolized by his students and peers - confident he holds all th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
dark 78%
reflective 57%
sad 45%
challenging 42%
tense 30%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 6%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 65% | No: 25% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.44

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