Vita Nostra by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko

Vita Nostra

Метаморфозы #1

Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko with Julia Meitov Hersey

416 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The definitive English language translation of the internationally bestselling Ukrainian novel—a brilliant dark fantasy with "the potential to be a modern classic" (Lev Grossman), combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that make...

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Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 85%
challenging 70%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
adventurous 19%
emotional 18%
sad 5%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 24% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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