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The Awakening (The Vampire Diaries, #1)

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Young Adult Fantasy Fantasy Romance Fiction

by L.J. Smith

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3.41 (44.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1991
description 253 pages

The Awakening by L.J. Smith holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.41 out of 5, based on 44.2K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 253 pages.

About The Awakening

A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror...

Elena
Searching for the ultimate thrill, she vowed to have Stefan.

Stefan
Haunted by his tragic past, he struggled to resist her passion.

Damon
Driven by revenge, he hunted the brother who betrayed him.

The terrifying story of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.

Detail Value
Author L.J. Smith
Published 1991
Pages 253
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 3.41 / 5.00
Total Ratings 44,222

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.4
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44.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.41, The Awakening is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.41
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Awakening?

The Awakening is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Awakening worth reading?

Based on 44.2K reader ratings, The Awakening has an average score of 3.41 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."

How many pages is The Awakening?

The Awakening has 253 pages.

Who wrote The Awakening?

The Awakening was written by L.J. Smith. It was first published in 1991.

What is the ISBN for The Awakening?

The ISBN-13 for The Awakening is 9780061020000.0.

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