The Rock Eaters: Stories by Brenda Peynado

The Rock Eaters: Stories

Brenda Peynado

288 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 189 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 75%
dark 53%
challenging 41%
sad 31%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

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