The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

The Chosen and the Beautiful

Nghi Vo

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Immigrant. Socialite. Magician.Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied circles of 1920s American society—she has money, education, a killer golf handicap, and invitations to some of the most exclusive parties of the Jazz Age. She’s also queer a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,092 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
dark 49%
reflective 47%
emotional 44%
tense 22%
sad 18%
adventurous 17%
challenging 14%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 28% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.66

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