Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray

Briarley

Aster Glenn Gray

166 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ romance mysterious slow-paced
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Description

An m/m World War II-era retelling of Beauty and the Beast.  During a chance summer shower, an English country parson takes refuge in a country house. The house seems deserted, yet the table is laid with a sumptuous banquet such as the parson has n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 353 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
hopeful 64%
reflective 26%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 20%
funny 15%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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