Candy: A Novel of Love and Addiction by Luke Davies

Candy: A Novel of Love and Addiction

Luke Davies

304 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"Candy is beside me, drenched in sweat. She's breathing gently, long slow breaths. I imagine her soul going in and out: wanting to leave, wanting to come back, wanting to leave, wanting to come back. The day will soon harden into what we need to d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
dark 84%
sad 69%
tense 69%
challenging 46%
reflective 23%
funny 15%
informative 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.1

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