Fruit of the Dead by Rachel Lyon

Fruit of the Dead

Rachel Lyon

10 hours, 46 minutes • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Description

An electric contemporary reimagining of the myth of Persephone and Demeter set over the course of one summer on a lush private island, about addiction and sex, family and independence, and who holds the power in a modern underworld.Camp counselor ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 57%
emotional 46%
mysterious 33%
reflective 31%
sad 28%
challenging 24%
adventurous 15%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 22%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 34% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.73

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