Ice by Anna Kavan

240 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian literary science fiction challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

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Community Reviews Summary of 826 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 65%
challenging 56%
tense 53%
adventurous 25%
sad 23%
reflective 22%
emotional 15%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 38%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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