We Are Light by Gerda Blees

We Are Light

Gerda Blees with Michele Hutchison (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Look at things from their perspectiveIn the middle of a summer night, Elisabeth, the oldest resident of the Sound & Love Commune, dies. Her sister Melodie and their two other housemates are arrested: the group’s attempts to stop eating and sta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 54%
dark 40%
challenging 34%
tense 27%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
sad 22%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 41% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 39% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 44% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.84

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