Docile by K. M. Szpara

Docile

K. M. Szpara

496 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

K. M. Szpara's Docile is a science fiction parable about love and sex, wealth and debt, abuse and power, a challenging tour de force that at turns seduces and startles. There is no consent under capitalism. To be a Docile is to be kept, body and ...

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Moods

dark 91%
challenging 56%
emotional 54%
tense 47%
sad 27%
reflective 25%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 18%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 25% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.46

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