Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

Sorrowland

Rivers Solomon

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ science fiction dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A triumphant, genre-bending novel, following a young woman through a nightmarish yet recognisable landscape as she attempts to create a new life for herself and her children. Vern, a hunted woman alone in the woods, gives birth to twins and rai...

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Moods

dark 93%
emotional 57%
mysterious 57%
tense 56%
challenging 48%
adventurous 37%
sad 29%
reflective 26%
hopeful 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.06

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