These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

These Violent Delights

These Violent Delights #1

Chloe Gong

464 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The brilliantly imaginative New York Times bestselling fantasy retelling of Romeo and Juliet set against the immersive backdrop of 1920s Shanghai. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city in the grip of chaos. At its h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24,776 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 76%
dark 68%
tense 58%
emotional 39%
challenging 14%
sad 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 18%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 29% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.02

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