Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones

300 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark emotional medium-paced
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Description

He was born an outsider, like the rest of his family. Poor yet resilient, he lives in the shadows with his aunt Libby and uncle Darren, folk who stubbornly make their way in a society that does not understand or want them. They are mongrels, mixed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,852 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
emotional 54%
adventurous 45%
tense 44%
reflective 34%
funny 30%
mysterious 27%
sad 23%
challenging 18%
hopeful 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 19%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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