The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

The Writing Retreat

Julia Bartz

320 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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A book deal to die for. Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat at the remote estate of Roza Vallo, the controversial high priestess of feminist horror. Alex, a struggling writer, is thrilled.Upon arrival, they discover they m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,695 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 86%
tense 78%
adventurous 19%
emotional 18%
challenging 13%
sad 7%
reflective 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 30% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.49

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