The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

The Writing Retreat

Julia Bartz

320 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A book deal to die for. Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat at the remote estate of Roza Vallo, the controversial high priestess of feminist horror. Alex, a struggling writer, is thrilled.Upon arrival, they discover they m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,611 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 85%
tense 78%
adventurous 20%
emotional 17%
challenging 14%
sad 8%
reflective 5%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.55

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