My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson

My Monticello

Jocelyn Nicole Johnson

182 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary dystopian speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

At a time of rolling blackouts and terrible storms battering America, the neighbourhood of First Street, Charlottesville comes under attack by violent white supremacists. A group of friends, families and strangers flee together in an abandoned bus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 60%
challenging 54%
emotional 54%
reflective 51%
sad 45%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 17%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 27%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 32%

Average rating

4.0

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