The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe

The Knockout Queen

Rufi Thorpe

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Full of verve... Revelatory. --Los Angeles TimesA dazzling and darkly comic novel of love, violence, and friendship in the California suburbs Bunny Lampert is the princess of North Shore⁠--beautiful, tall, blond, with a rich real-estate-developer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,043 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
dark 66%
reflective 54%
sad 48%
funny 30%
challenging 25%
tense 23%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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