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288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781950994489
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arcade
Publication date: 03 May 2022
The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic by Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson is a gripping and poignant read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of love, particularly those who have experienced loss and are drawn to tales of adventure, identity, and the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of adversity.
Description
This riveting debut is at once a white-water adventure, coming-of-age novel, and tale of tragic love—and an extraordinary father-daughter collaboration.Two young women attending college decide to have a summer adventure canoeing the rapids-strewn ...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 87%
emotional: 75%
sad: 70%
reflective: 66%
challenging: 37%
dark: 37%
tense: 29%
inspiring: 8%
hopeful: 4%
mysterious: 4%
relaxing: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, Emotional abuse, Drug useMinor
Animal death, Cancer, Homophobia288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781950994489
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arcade
Publication date: 03 May 2022
The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic by Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson is a gripping and poignant read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of love, particularly those who have experienced loss and are drawn to tales of adventure, identity, and the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of adversity.
Description
This riveting debut is at once a white-water adventure, coming-of-age novel, and tale of tragic love—and an extraordinary father-daughter collaboration.Two young women attending college decide to have a summer adventure canoeing the rapids-strewn ...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 87%
emotional: 75%
sad: 70%
reflective: 66%
challenging: 37%
dark: 37%
tense: 29%
inspiring: 8%
hopeful: 4%
mysterious: 4%
relaxing: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, Emotional abuse, Drug useMinor
Animal death, Cancer, Homophobia