Barn 8 by Deb Olin Unferth

256 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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An unforgettably exuberant and potent novel by a writer at the height of her powers Two auditors for the U.S. egg industry go rogue and conceive a plot to steal a million chickens in the middle of the night--an entire egg farm's worth of animals. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 599 reviews

Moods

funny 61%
adventurous 51%
reflective 42%
dark 27%
informative 27%
emotional 24%
hopeful 23%
challenging 22%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
sad 11%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 29%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 25% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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