Damned by Chuck Palahniuk

256 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark funny medium-paced

Description

The newest Palahniuk novel concerns Madison, a thirteen year old girl who finds herself in Hell, unsure of why she will be there for all eternity, but tries to make the best of it.The author described the novel as "if The Shawshank Redemption had ...

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Moods

dark 85%
funny 82%
adventurous 44%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 7%
emotional 4%
tense 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 35%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.2

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