Young Skins by Colin Barrett

Young Skins

Colin Barrett

192 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Making a remarkable entrance onto the Irish and UK literary scene with rave reviews in The Sunday Times and The Guardian, Colin Barrett’s Young Skins is a stunning introduction to a singular voice in contemporary fiction.Enter the small, rural tow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
sad 66%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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