The Line That Held Us by David Joy

The Line That Held Us

David Joy

256 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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From critically acclaimed author David Joy comes a remarkable novel about the cover-up of an accidental death, and the dark consequences that reverberate through the lives of four people who will never be the same again.When Darl Moody went huntin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 907 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 86%
emotional 52%
sad 34%
mysterious 28%
reflective 21%
adventurous 13%
challenging 10%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 45%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.57

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