Young Skins by Colin Barrett

Young Skins

Colin Barrett

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Winner of the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award Winner of the Guardian First Book Award Winner of the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature A stunning introduction to a singular new voice in contemporary fiction. Enter the small, rura...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
sad 66%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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