Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval

Paradise Rot

Jenny Hval

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fiction contemporary horror lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced

93 pages | first published 2009

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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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Summary of 1553 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 68%
reflective 40%
tense 34%
challenging 24%
emotional 18%
sad 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 34%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 29% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.78

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