The Bright Lands by John Fram

The Bright Lands

John Fram

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction horror lgbtqia+ mystery challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A Library Journal Best Winter/Spring Debut 2020 "Marks the debut of an already accomplished novelist." --John Banville The town of Bentley holds two things dear: its football, and its secrets. But when star quarterback Dylan Whitley goes missing, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 901 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 85%
tense 77%
emotional 32%
sad 30%
challenging 27%
adventurous 11%
reflective 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 26%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 41% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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