The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams

The Illness Lesson

Clare Beams

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Astoundingly original, this impressive debut belongs on the shelf with your Margaret Atwood and Octavia Butler collections.--New York Times Book Review Named a most anticipated book of 2020 by Time, Vanity Fair, Esquire, O Magazine, Entertainment ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 381 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
dark 58%
reflective 41%
emotional 39%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
sad 17%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 43%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 44% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.26

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