Cold Earth by Sarah Moss

Cold Earth

Sarah Moss

fiction contemporary historical literary dark medium-paced

278 pages | first published 2009

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Six young people meet on an archaeological dig in a remote corner of Greenland. Excavating the unsettling remains of a Norse society under attack, they also come to uncover their own demons, as it becomes apparent that a plague pandemic is sweepin...
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Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 78%
mysterious 63%
reflective 44%
emotional 34%
adventurous 23%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
informative 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | No: 32% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.55

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