The Weight of This World by David Joy

The Weight of This World

David Joy

260 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

Description

Critically acclaimed author David Joy, whose debut, Where All Light Tends to Go, was hailed as "a savagely moving novel that will likely become an important addition to the great body of Southern literature" (The Huffington Post), returns to the m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
sad 80%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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