Real Life by Adeline Dieudonné

Real Life

Adeline Dieudonné with Roland Glasser (Translator)

266 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller dark emotional tense fast-paced

Description

When the innocence of fairy tales meets the terror of a Stephen King thriller... This international bestseller by French author Adeline Dieudonn is one girl's bitingly funny coming-of-age tale within a violent, savage family. At home there are fou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 71%
emotional 59%
sad 55%
challenging 33%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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