The Wilds by Julia Elliott

The Wilds

Julia Elliott

370 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

At an obscure South Carolina nursing home, a lost world reemerges as a disabled elderly woman undergoes newfangled brain-restoration procedures and begins to explore her environment with the assistance of strap-on robot legs. At a deluxe medical s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.76

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