Apocalypse Baby by Virginie Despentes

Apocalypse Baby

Virginie Despentes with Siân Reynolds (Translator)

356 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ thriller dark medium-paced

Description

Valentine, the troubled daughter of a well-off but dysfunctional Parisian family, vanishes on her way to school. Inexperienced private detective Lucie Toledo is hired to find the missing teenager, and enlists the help of a formidable agent with a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 65%
tense 61%
funny 38%
reflective 23%
challenging 19%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 22% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.64

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