Death Valley by Melissa Broder

Death Valley

Melissa Broder

256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The most profound book yet from the visionary author of Milk Fed and The Pisces, a darkly funny novel about grief that becomes a desert survival story.In Melissa Broder’s astounding new novel, a woman arrives alone at a Best Western seeking respit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 69%
funny 57%
adventurous 34%
dark 29%
mysterious 26%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
hopeful 19%
tense 17%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 36%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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