The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

The Vaster Wilds

Lauren Groff

272 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A taut and electrifying novel from celebrated bestselling author Lauren Groff, about one spirited girl alone in the wilderness, trying to surviveA servant girl escapes from a colonial settlement in the wilderness. She carries nothing with her but ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 64%
emotional 62%
adventurous 56%
challenging 54%
tense 54%
sad 43%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 43%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

4.23

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