Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett

Mostly Dead Things

Kristen Arnett

356 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

One morning, Jessa-Lynn Morton walks into the family taxidermy shop to find that her father has committed suicide, right there on one of the metal tables. Shocked and grieving, Jessa steps up to manage the failing business, while the rest of the M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,916 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
emotional 71%
reflective 51%
sad 42%
funny 32%
challenging 17%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 35%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 36% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.55

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