Fen by Daisy Johnson

208 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Fen is a liminal land. Real people live their lives here. They wrestle with sex and desire, with everyday routine. But the wild is always close at hand, ready to erupt. This is a place where animals and people commingle and fuse, where curious...

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Community Reviews Summary of 763 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 88%
reflective 41%
challenging 28%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
emotional 23%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 41% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 33% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.62

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