A Shock by Keith Ridgway

A Shock

Keith Ridgway

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary short stories challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Ever since Keith Ridgway published his landmark cult novel Hawthorn & Child, his ardent fans have yearned for more Finally, Ridgway gives us A Shock, his thrilling and unsparing, slippery and shockingly good new novel.       Formed as a rondel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
challenging 65%
dark 55%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
funny 25%
tense 15%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 41% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.74

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