The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe by Kij Johnson

The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe

Kij Johnson

166 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Professor Vellitt Boe teaches at the prestigious Ulthar Women’s College. When one of her most gifted students elopes with a dreamer from the waking world, Vellitt must retrieve her.

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 50%
dark 40%
reflective 27%
hopeful 13%
challenging 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 29%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 34% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.81

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