The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson

The Largesse of the Sea Maiden

Denis Johnson

207 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Largesse of the Sea Maiden is the long-awaited new story collection from Denis Johnson. It follows the groundbreaking, highly acclaimed Jesus’ Son. Written in the same luminous prose, this collection finds Johnson in new territory, contemplati...

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Moods

reflective 77%
dark 53%
emotional 42%
funny 40%
sad 24%
mysterious 15%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 23%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

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3.82

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