The Doloriad: A Novel by Missouri Williams

The Doloriad: A Novel

Missouri Williams

228 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the wake of a mysterious environmental cataclysm that has wiped out the rest of humankind, the Matriarch, her brother, and the family descended from their incest cling to existence on the edges of a ruined city. The Matriarch, ruling with fear ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
challenging 66%
tense 41%
mysterious 36%
sad 25%
reflective 21%
emotional 12%
adventurous 3%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.2

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