The Past is Red by Catherynne M. Valente

The Past is Red

Catherynne M. Valente

150 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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“The Candide of our #@$\*%?! age.”— Ken Liu, award-winning authorCatherynne M. Valente, the bestselling and award-winning creator of Space Opera and The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland returns with the enchanting, dark, funny, angry story of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,513 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 51%
sad 49%
funny 46%
dark 42%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 33%
challenging 27%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 8%
tense 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.19

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