The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

The Chosen and the Beautiful

Nghi Vo with Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

8 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Immigrant. Socialite. Magician.Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied circles of 1920s American society--she has money, education, a killer golf handicap, and invitations to some of the most exclusive parties of the Jazz Age. She's also queer,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,866 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
dark 47%
reflective 47%
emotional 43%
tense 21%
sad 18%
adventurous 17%
challenging 15%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 28% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.7

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