The Backbone of the World by Stephen Graham Jones

The Backbone of the World

Trespass #3

Stephen Graham Jones

54 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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An American Indian woman’s past and future collide in unthinkable ways in this richly imagined short story of deep secrets and Lovecraftian horrors by a New York Times bestselling author. Millie Two Bears lives alone in a trailer in the heart o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 522 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
dark 69%
tense 38%
emotional 25%
reflective 24%
sad 16%
adventurous 13%
challenging 8%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 26% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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