In a Shallow Grave (Valancourt 20th Century Classics) by James Purdy

In a Shallow Grave (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)

James Purdy

3 hours, 43 minutes first pub 1975 (editions) user-added

fiction classics lgbtqia+ dark mysterious sad slow-paced

Description

Garnet Montrose returns home from Vietnam to small-town Virginia with injuries so terrible that people become ill at the sight of him. Seeking assistance and companionship in his isolation, Garnet hires two young male caretakers, Quintus and Daven...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.03

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