Harrow by Joy Williams
Harrow

Joy Williams

Harrow

Joy Williams

224 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

In her first novel since The Quick and the Dead (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), the legendary writer takes us into an uncertain landscape after an environmental apocalypse, a world in which only the man-made has value, but some still wish to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
dark 66%
reflective 45%
mysterious 39%
funny 26%
sad 14%
adventurous 9%
emotional 7%
tense 7%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.14

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