The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

John Koenig

fiction essays reference emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

288 pages | first published 2021

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A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express, until now—from the creator of the popular online project of the same name.Have yo...
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Summary of 249 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 57%
inspiring 55%
informative 37%
hopeful 32%
sad 23%
relaxing 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
dark 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 32%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

4.35

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