captainyaht's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
biblobimbo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
blackmetalblackheart's review against another edition
4.5
The Backbone of the World veers in directions wholly unexpected and freakishly satisfying. Stephen Graham Jones is one of my favorite authors. His way with words, the meandering sentences and unique perspectives, is unmatched. I loved these characters and the setting. I loved the conflict and the choices being made. I loved the ending. I know this is a story that won't work for everyone, but damn did I enjoy it.
larenlit's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
alexm14's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
4.25
Fun and fast read. Survival meets ecofiction meets cosmic horror. A quite peculiar take on prairie dogs.
lucasplusbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hooksforeverything's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
You think it's going to be animal cruelty but it's not, stick with it, be brave.
tiakiwi's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This short story I thought was going to go one way but ended up going a completely different way. I really liked the storytelling in this one.