Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones

300 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror reflective medium-paced

Description

He was born an outsider, like the rest of his family. Poor yet resilient, he lives in the shadows with his aunt Libby and uncle Darren, folk who stubbornly make their way in a society that does not understand or want them. They are mongrels, mixed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,196 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
emotional 52%
adventurous 41%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
funny 29%
mysterious 29%
sad 22%
challenging 18%
hopeful 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 22%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.93

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