The Awakening & The Struggle by L.J. Smith

The Awakening & The Struggle

The Vampire Diaries #1-2

L.J. Smith

394 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Dark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series. Books 1 and 2 in L. J. Smith's New York Times bestselling VAMPIRE DIARIES series. The Awakening (Book 1): Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,371 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 67%
adventurous 53%
tense 35%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 5%
funny 3%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.24

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