The Damages by Genevieve Scott

The Damages

Genevieve Scott

352 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

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Description

Sharp and propulsive, The Damages is an engrossing novel set in motion by the disappearance of a student during an ice storm, and explores themes of memory, trauma, friendship, and identity.What I remember best about that week in January is trying...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 64%
tense 64%
challenging 57%
sad 50%
mysterious 42%
dark 35%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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