Reprieve by James Han Mattson

Reprieve

James Han Mattson

406 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction horror lgbtqia+ literary challenging dark tense medium-paced

Description

“An eventual American classic that is unrelenting in its beauty and incisive cultural critique.” – KIESE LAYMON A chilling and blisteringly relevant literary novel of social horror centered around a brutal killing that takes place in a full-con...

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Moods

dark 93%
tense 68%
mysterious 47%
challenging 36%
reflective 26%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 11%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 26%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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