Battleborn by Claire Vaye Watkins

Battleborn

Claire Vaye Watkins

288 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

A debut collection of ten short works reimagines the mythology of the American West and includes stories of a foreigner's arrival at a prostitution ranch, a hermit's attempt to rescue an abused teen, and a woman's role in a friend's degrading Vega...

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Community Reviews Summary of 470 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 80%
dark 61%
sad 38%
challenging 28%
funny 28%
adventurous 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.11

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