Secret Life by Jeff VanderMeer

Secret Life

Jeff VanderMeer

284 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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Secret Life is the definitive collection by a young writer widely regarded as one of the best fantasists in the world. Jeff VanderMeer has handpicked these 23 stories (three written exclusively for this collection), which reflect a diversity of ap...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 77%
adventurous 55%
funny 44%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.88

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