The Glister by John Burnside

The Glister

John Burnside

228 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Since George Lister’s chemical plant closed down, Innertown has been a shadow of its former self. In the woods that once teemed with life, strange sickly plants grow. Homes that were once happy are threatened by a mysterious illness.Here, a young ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.29

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