In a Shallow Grave by James Purdy

In a Shallow Grave

James Purdy

140 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ dark mysterious sad slow-paced
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A soldier named Garnet Montrose returns home to coastal Virginia bearing a grotesque injury which is nauseatingly repellent to anyone who sees him. He hires two young male caretakers, Quintus Pearch and Potter Daventry, who look after his disabili...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.07

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