The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic by Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson

The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic

Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This riveting debut is at once a white-water adventure, coming-of-age novel, and tale of tragic love—and an extraordinary father-daughter collaboration.Two young women attending college decide to have a summer adventure canoeing the rapids-strewn ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
sad 91%
emotional 75%
reflective 58%
dark 50%
challenging 41%
tense 41%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.92

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