This Impossible Brightness by Jessica Bryant Klagmann

This Impossible Brightness

Jessica Bryant Klagmann

308 pages first pub 2024 (view editions)

fiction literary mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, emotionally layered narratives that blend magical realism with explorations of grief and human resilience in the face of inevitable loss.

Description

After the mysterious disappearance of her fiancé, Alma Hughes moves to a remote island in the North Atlantic, where she hopes to weather her grief and nurture her ailing dog. But the strange town of Violette has mysteries as well.Townsfolk say tha...

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Community Reviews

3.38
based on 434 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

mysterious: 61%

emotional: 59%

sad: 54%

dark: 25%

hopeful: 23%

challenging: 21%

adventurous: 13%

inspiring: 12%

informative: 5%

funny: 3%

tense: 3%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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