Burst by Mary Otis

Burst

Mary Otis

279 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Mary Otis of Yes, Yes, Cherries (“Funny, brave, and amazing”—Lorrie Moore) delivers an arresting debut novel that explores the relationship complexities between mothers and daughters, the desire to escape, and the longing to connect. BURST is a po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 94%
sad 47%
dark 26%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 26%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 37% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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