We Ride Upon Sticks: A Novel by Quan Barry

We Ride Upon Sticks: A Novel

Quan Barry

360 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction magical realism adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Description

In the town of Danvers, Massachusetts, home of the original 1692 witch trials, the 1989 Danvers Falcons will do anything to make it to the state finals—even if it means tapping into some devilishly dark powers. Against a background of irresistible...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,152 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 48%
mysterious 47%
lighthearted 41%
dark 32%
emotional 17%
inspiring 13%
reflective 13%
hopeful 12%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 26%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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