The Rock Eaters: Stories by Brenda Peynado

The Rock Eaters: Stories

Brenda Peynado

272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

A story collection, in the vein of Carmen Maria Machado, Kelly Link, and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, spanning worlds and dimensions, using strange and speculative elements to tackle issues ranging from class differences to immigration to first-gener...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 76%
dark 53%
challenging 41%
sad 33%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 27%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

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