How the Dead Dream by Lydia Millet

How the Dead Dream

Trilogy #1

Lydia Millet

244 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

As a wealthy, young real-estate developer in Los Angeles, T. lives an isolated life. He has always kept his distance from people — from his doting mother to his crass fraternity brothers — but remains unaware of his loneliness until one night, whi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
dark 60%
emotional 50%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.49

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