Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

Sorrowland

Rivers Solomon

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ science fiction emotional slow-paced

Description

Desperate to escape the protectiv  and deeply religious grip of the compound Blessed Acres, where she was raised, Vern retreats to the woods for sanctuary and the beginning of a new life. When her body undergoes a mesmerising metamorphosis, she is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,486 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
emotional 57%
tense 56%
mysterious 55%
challenging 48%
adventurous 36%
sad 28%
reflective 25%
hopeful 9%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.06

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