The Bright Lands by John Fram

The Bright Lands

John Fram

480 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ mystery challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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A Library Journal Best Winter/Spring Debut 2020 "Marks the debut of an already accomplished novelist." --John Banville The town of Bentley holds two things dear: its football, and its secrets. But when star quarterback Dylan Whitley goes missing, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,077 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 85%
tense 76%
emotional 35%
sad 29%
challenging 27%
adventurous 12%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 43% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.56

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