Delirium by Lauren Oliver

358 pages first pub 2011 (editions) user-added

fiction dystopian romance young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Living with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in Portland, Maine, Lena Haloway is very much looking forward to being cured and living a safe, predictable life. She watched love destroy her mother and isn't about to make the same mistake.But with ninety...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
emotional 63%
tense 45%
hopeful 29%
sad 22%
mysterious 21%
dark 20%
reflective 19%
inspiring 17%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 21%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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