The Pisces: LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2019 by Melissa Broder

The Pisces: LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2019

Melissa Broder

304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism romance dark funny reflective medium-paced
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Lucy has been writing her dissertation on Sappho for nine years when she and her boyfriend break up in a dramatic flameout. After she bottoms out in Phoenix, her sister in Los Angeles insists Lucy dog-sit for the summer. Annika's home is a gorgeou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,655 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
funny 56%
emotional 49%
reflective 48%
sad 34%
mysterious 25%
challenging 22%
tense 14%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 25%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.32

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