Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

Notes on an Execution

Danya Kukafka

303 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary crime literary thriller dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In the tradition of Long Bright River and The Mars Room, a gripping and atmospheric work of literary suspense that deconstructs the story of a serial killer on death row, told primarily through the eyes of the women in his life--from the bestselli...

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Moods

dark 90%
emotional 63%
reflective 57%
sad 53%
tense 39%
challenging 37%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 17%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 29% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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