Cove by Cynan Jones

95 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

WINNER OF THE BBC NATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD 2017Out at sea, in a sudden storm, a man is struck by lightning. When he wakes, injured and adrift on a kayak, his memory of who he is and how he came to be there is all but shattered. Now he must pit h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
sad 58%
challenging 41%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 58%
fast 25%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.8

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