Reprieve by James Han Mattson

416 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ literary challenging dark tense medium-paced

Description

A chilling and blisteringly relevant literary novel of social horror centered around a brutal killing that takes place in a full-contact haunted escape room—a provocative exploration of capitalism, hate politics, racial fetishism, and our obsessio...

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Moods

dark 93%
tense 68%
mysterious 46%
challenging 37%
reflective 27%
emotional 23%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 27%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.5

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