We Spread by Iain Reid

We Spread

Iain Reid

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Penny, an artist, has lived in the same apartment for decades, surrounded by the artifacts and keepsakes of her long life. She is resigned to the mundane rituals of old age, until things start to slip. Before her longtime partner passed away years...

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Moods

mysterious 77%
dark 72%
tense 59%
emotional 47%
reflective 40%
sad 37%
challenging 24%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 25% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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