The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic by Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson

The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic

Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This riveting debut is at once a white-water adventure, coming-of-age novel, and tale of tragic love—and an extraordinary father-daughter collaboration.Two young women attending college decide to have a summer adventure canoeing the rapids-strewn ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
sad 92%
emotional 69%
reflective 61%
dark 46%
challenging 38%
tense 38%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.88

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