The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

The Immortalists

Chloe Benjamin

417 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical magical realism dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

'A boundlessly moving inquisition into mortality, grief and passion . . . it conjures characters with such dimension that you mourn them too, a magic rare enough to leave one astonished' Observer The NEW YORK TIMES Top Ten Bestseller It's 19...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,980 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 65%
sad 58%
dark 46%
mysterious 33%
challenging 19%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.71

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