The Pisces by Melissa Broder

The Pisces

Melissa Broder

fiction contemporary literary magical realism romance dark funny reflective medium-paced

270 pages | first published 2018

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LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION "Bold, virtuosic, addictive, erotic - there is nothing like The Pisces. I have no idea how Broder does it, but I loved every dark and sublime page ...
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Summary of 4659 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
funny 57%
reflective 49%
emotional 46%
sad 35%
mysterious 24%
challenging 22%
adventurous 12%
tense 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 29%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.3

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