Severance by Robert Olen Butler

Severance

Robert Olen Butler

264 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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The human head is believed to remain in a state of consciousness for one and one-half minutes after decapitation. In a heightened state of emotion, people speak at the rate of 160 words per minute. Inspired by the intersection of these two seeming...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.6

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