Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett

Mostly Dead Things

Kristen Arnett

354 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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What does it take to come back to life? For Jessa-Lynn Morton, the question is not an abstract one. In the wake of her father’s suicide, Jessa has stepped up to manage his failing taxidermy business while the rest of the Morton family crumbles. He...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,546 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 72%
reflective 52%
sad 41%
funny 32%
challenging 18%
tense 16%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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