The Awakening by L.J. Smith

320 pages first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy romance young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The New York Times  bestselling series! The first book in L.J. Smith’s  New York Times  bestselling Vampire Diaries series, the basis of the hit CW TV show starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder . Elena Gilbert is a high school gol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,392 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
dark 58%
adventurous 40%
tense 38%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 7%
funny 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

2.92

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