The End of the World is a Cul de Sac by Louise Kennedy

The End of the World is a Cul de Sac

Louise Kennedy

9 hours • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

The secrets people kept, the lies they told.In these visceral, stunningly crafted stories, people are effortlessly cruel to one another, and the natural world is a primitive salve. Here, women are domestically trapped by predatorial men, Ireland's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
dark 71%
reflective 68%
sad 63%
challenging 34%
tense 31%
mysterious 21%
funny 18%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 22% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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