The Chalk Artist by Allegra Goodman

The Chalk Artist

Allegra Goodman

352 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

In exquisite detail, Goodman explores what happens when an alternate reality takes over one boy's life, and the forces at work behind his obsession: the all-encompassing gaming realm that becomes more authentic than his real world. Aidan and his t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

adventurous 37%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 37%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.26

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