Luster by Raven Leilani

Luster

Raven Leilani with Ariel Blake (Narrator)

6 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Edie is stumbling her way through her twenties—sharing a subpar apartment in Bushwick, clocking in and out of her admin job, making a series of inappropriate sexual choices. She is also haltingly, fitfully giving heat and air to the art that simme...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,542 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
reflective 62%
emotional 58%
challenging 34%
sad 31%
tense 29%
funny 23%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 26%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.7

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