Burst by Mary Otis

Burst

Mary Otis

263 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary medium-paced

Description

 Award-winning author Mary Otis of Yes, Yes, Cherries (“Funny, brave, and amazing” —Lorrie Moore) delivers an arresting debut novel that explores the relationship complexities between mothers and daughters, the desire to escape, and the longing to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 92%
sad 46%
dark 30%
hopeful 23%
tense 15%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 23%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.74

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