The Wallcreeper by Nell Zink

The Wallcreeper

Nell Zink

176 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Interlaken, Berne, 21st century. Several things happen after the car hits the rock. Tiff ceases to be pregnant. Stephen captures, like, the most wonderful bird – fleet, stealthy, and beautiful – a real “lifer”. And the wallcreeper, the wallcreeper...

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Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
dark 57%
reflective 47%
emotional 28%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 19%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 47% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.18

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