The Never-Open Desert Diner by James Anderson

The Never-Open Desert Diner

Ben Jones #1

James Anderson

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery romance challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A singularly compelling debut novel, about a desert where people go to escape their past, and a truck driver who finds himself at risk when he falls in love with a mysterious woman. Ben Jones lives a quiet, hardscrabble life, working as a trucker ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 75%
emotional 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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