Fruit of the Dead by Rachel Lyon

Fruit of the Dead

Rachel Lyon

320 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary

Description

An electric contemporary reimagining of the myth of Persephone and Demeter set over the course of one summer on a lush private island, about addiction and sex, family and independence, and who holds the power in a modern underworld.Camp counselor ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.89

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