The Backbone of the World by Stephen Graham Jones

The Backbone of the World

Trespass #3

Stephen Graham Jones

54 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An American Indian woman’s past and future collide in unthinkable ways in this richly imagined short story of deep secrets and Lovecraftian horrors by a New York Times bestselling author. Millie Two Bears lives alone in a trailer in the heart o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 72%
tense 40%
reflective 25%
emotional 24%
sad 18%
adventurous 10%
challenging 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 45%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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