Oligarchy by Scarlett Thomas

Oligarchy

Scarlett Thomas

fiction contemporary young adult dark funny medium-paced

224 pages | first published 2019

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From the author of The Seed Collectors comes a darkly comic take on power, privilege, and the pressure put on young women to fit in―and be thin―at their all-girls boarding school. It’s already the second week of term when Natasha, the daughter of ...
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Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 39%
sad 39%
funny 34%
reflective 34%
tense 28%
emotional 26%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.26

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