Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice

Cry to Heaven

Anne Rice

576 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical horror challenging dark medium-paced

Description

In a sweeping saga of music and vengeance, the acclaimed author of The Vampire Chronicles draws readers into eighteenth-century Italy, bringing to life the decadence beneath the shimmering surface of Venice, the wild frivolity of Naples, and the m...

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Moods

dark 84%
emotional 63%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
tense 31%
challenging 26%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 21%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.73

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