We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

We Ride Upon Sticks

Quan Barry

332 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction magical realism adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Description

In the town of Danvers, Massachusetts, home of the original 1692 witch trials, the 1989 Danvers Falcons will do anything to make it to the state finals—even if it means tapping into some devilishly dark powers. Against a background of irresistible...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,764 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 47%
mysterious 47%
lighthearted 41%
dark 32%
emotional 18%
reflective 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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