Elmet by Fiona Mozley

Elmet

Fiona Mozley

311 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Fresh and distinctive writing from an exciting new voice in fiction, Elmet is an unforgettable novel about family, as well as a beautiful meditation on landscape. Daniel is heading north. He is looking for someone. The simplicity of his early life...

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Moods

dark 79%
tense 68%
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
challenging 24%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 37% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 27% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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