The New Wilderness by Diane Cook

The New Wilderness

Diane Cook

fiction dystopian literary adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

384 pages | first published 2020

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Helen Phillips meets Miranda July in this daring and imaginative debut novel that explores a moving mother-daughter relationship in a world ravaged by climate change and overpopulation, a suspenseful second book from the author of the acclaimed st...
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Summary of 1574 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 51%
emotional 50%
reflective 45%
tense 42%
challenging 39%
sad 29%
mysterious 15%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.71

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