Mink River by Brian Doyle

Mink River

Brian Doyle

319 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

Like Dylan Thomas' "Under Milk Wood" and Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio, " Brian Doyle's stunning fiction debut brings a town to life through the jumbled lives and braided stories of its people. In a small fictional town on the Oregon coast ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 309 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
hopeful 83%
reflective 66%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.31

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