The Bone Mother by David Demchuk

The Bone Mother

David Demchuk

220 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Three neighboring villages on the Ukrainian/Romanian border are the final refuge for the last of the mythical creatures of Eastern Europe. Now, on the eve of the war that may eradicate their kind—and with the ruthless Night Police descending upon ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 90%
tense 66%
sad 23%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
funny 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 31% | Yes: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.85

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