The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier
The Brief History of the Dead
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Kevin Brockmeier
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The Brief History of the Dead

Kevin Brockmeier

240 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction mysterious reflective slow-paced

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From Kevin Brockmeier, one of this generation's most inventive young writers, comes a striking new novel about death, life, and the mysterious place in between. The City is inhabited by those who have departed Earth but are still remembered by the...

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Moods

reflective 78%
mysterious 56%
dark 46%
sad 40%
emotional 37%
adventurous 21%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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