Elmet by Fiona Mozley

Elmet

Fiona Mozley

320 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Fresh and distinctive writing from an exciting new voice in fiction, Elmet is an unforgettable novel about family, as well as a beautiful meditation on landscape. Daniel is heading north. He is looking for someone. The simplicity of his early life...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,392 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
tense 67%
emotional 45%
mysterious 45%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
challenging 22%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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