The Unfinished World and Other Stories by Amber Sparks

The Unfinished World and Other Stories

Amber Sparks

226 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the weird and wonderful tradition of Kelly Link and Karen Russell, Amber Sparks' dazzling new collection bursts forth with stories that render the apocalyptic and otherworldly hauntingly familiar. In “The Cemetery for Lost Faces,” two orphans t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 69%
adventurous 61%
emotional 38%
challenging 30%
reflective 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | N/A: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.78

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