My Volcano by John Elizabeth Stintzi

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary science fiction challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

On the morning of June 2, 2016, a jogger in Central Park notices a mass of stone in the centre of the reservoir, a mass that — three weeks later — will have grown into an active stratovolcano nearly two and a half miles tall. This inexplicable eve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

challenging 74%
mysterious 56%
reflective 51%
adventurous 43%
dark 41%
emotional 23%
tense 20%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
funny 12%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 27% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24%

Average rating

4.01

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