Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

Sorrowland

Rivers Solomon

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ science fiction dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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A triumphant, genre-bending breakout novel from one of the boldest new voices in contemporary fiction Vern—seven months pregnant and desperate to escape the strict religious compound where she was raised—flees for the shelter of the woods. There, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,588 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
emotional 57%
mysterious 57%
tense 57%
challenging 47%
adventurous 37%
sad 30%
reflective 27%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.04

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