The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier

The Brief History of the Dead

Kevin Brockmeier

252 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction mysterious reflective slow-paced
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From Kevin Brockmeier, one of this generation's most inventive young writers, comes a striking new novel about death, life, and the mysterious place in between. The City is inhabited by those who have departed Earth but are still remembered by the...

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Moods

reflective 78%
mysterious 52%
dark 42%
sad 40%
emotional 36%
adventurous 26%
challenging 18%
hopeful 14%
tense 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 38%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.63

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