Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

Sorrowland

Rivers Solomon

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ science fiction dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

'Sorrowland is a wonderland of fantastical and frightening, magical and real. At the centre of this world and leaping off the page is Vern: unstoppable, unforgettable, and unlike anyone you have ever seen before.' MARLON JAMES, Booker Prize-winnin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,607 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
emotional 57%
mysterious 56%
tense 56%
challenging 47%
adventurous 36%
sad 29%
reflective 26%
hopeful 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.06

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