Elmet by Fiona Mozley

Elmet

Fiona Mozley

311 pages • first pub 2017 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Elmet is ideal for readers who appreciate dark, emotionally charged narratives that explore the complexities of family bonds and societal decay through a haunting, lyrical lens.

Description

Fresh and distinctive writing from an exciting new voice in fiction, Elmet is an unforgettable novel about family, as well as a beautiful meditation on landscape. Daniel is heading north. He is looking for someone. The simplicity of his early life...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 2,418 reviews

Moods

dark: 83%

tense: 62%

emotional: 46%

sad: 39%

mysterious: 38%

reflective: 32%

challenging: 23%

adventurous: 12%

hopeful: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

8% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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