The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson

The Largesse of the Sea Maiden

Denis Johnson

207 pages • first pub 2018 (view editions)

fiction literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Largesse of the Sea Maiden is ideal for readers drawn to introspective, emotionally layered narratives that explore aging, mortality, and the quiet, haunting beauty of life’s unresolved moments.

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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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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 1,305 reviews

Moods

reflective: 77%

dark: 53%

emotional: 40%

funny: 40%

sad: 26%

mysterious: 16%

challenging: 10%

inspiring: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%

adventurous: 2%

hopeful: 1%

tense: 1%

Pace

11% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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