Talia by Daniel J. Volpe

224 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror dark tense slow-paced

Description

In the early 1990s the rising popularity of the video cassette gave birth to a seedy, underground world of illicit pornography. Talia, a Midwest dreamer, leaves home in search of fame under the blinding Broadway lights. But nothing could have prep...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 62%
challenging 26%
emotional 15%
sad 12%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 13%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 36% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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