Light Boxes by Shane Jones

Light Boxes

Shane Jones

175 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous slow-paced

Description

A poignant and fantastical first novel by a timeless new literary voice. In Light Boxes the inhabitants of one closely-knit town are experiencing perpetual February. It turns out that a god-like spirit who lives in the sky, named February, is puni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.58

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