Chrysalis by Anna Metcalfe

Chrysalis

Anna Metcalfe

288 pages • first pub 2023 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Chrysalis is ideal for readers intrigued by the dark interplay of self-invention and societal observation in a digitally saturated world, blending sharp literary prose with the eerie allure of modern disconnect.

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She is watched by Elliot as he trains in the gym. He notices her dedication to building her body and taking up space, and he is drawn to her strength. She is observed by her mother, as she grows from a taciturn, tremulous child into a determined a...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 507 reviews

Moods

reflective: 72%

mysterious: 61%

dark: 55%

challenging: 38%

emotional: 36%

sad: 18%

tense: 18%

adventurous: 4%

inspiring: 4%

funny: 3%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose A mix
93% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

81% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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