The Bright Lands by John Fram

The Bright Lands

John Fram

480 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ mystery challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The town of Bentley holds two things dear: its football, and its secrets. But when star quarterback Dylan Whitley goes missing, an unremitting fear grips this remote corner of Texas.Joel Whitley was shamed out of conservative Bentley ten years ago...

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Community Reviews Summary of 761 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 83%
tense 75%
sad 31%
challenging 28%
emotional 25%
adventurous 12%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 24%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 43% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.57

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