Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle

Wolf in White Van

John Darnielle

224 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark tense slow-paced

Description

Welcome to Trace Italian, a game of strategy and survival! You may now make your first move. Isolated by a disfiguring injury since the age of 17, Sean Phillips crafts imaginary worlds for strangers to play in. From his small apartment in Southern...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,119 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
reflective 54%
sad 48%
challenging 45%
mysterious 45%
emotional 44%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 43%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 22% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.76

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