Black Flies by Shannon Burke

Black Flies

Shannon Burke

184 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging dark fast-paced
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Novelist Shannon Burke earned stunning reviews for his debut book, Safelight, and now he returns with the same minimalist intensity in this arresting follow-up. Black Flies is the story of paramedic Ollie Cross and his first year on the job in mid...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
sad 71%
emotional 57%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.66

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