Алена и Аспирин by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko

Алена и Аспирин

Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko

544 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY STAND-ALONE NOVEL, THE AUTHORS AND TRANSLATOR OF 'VITA NOSTRA' - A "DARK HARRY POTTER ON STEROIDS WITH A HEFTY DOSE OF METAPHYSICS" (AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ALIETTE DE BODARD) RETURN WITH A STORY ABOUT CREATION, MUSIC, AND COMPA...

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Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 76%
emotional 44%
tense 36%
challenging 25%
adventurous 21%
reflective 17%
sad 14%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 34% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.54

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