Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl

Special Topics in Calamity Physics

Marisha Pessl

fiction contemporary literary mystery mysterious slow-paced

514 pages | first published 2006

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Summary of 3222 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 49%
challenging 31%
tense 28%
reflective 26%
adventurous 25%
emotional 24%
funny 22%
sad 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 30%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.58

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