The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic by Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson

The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic

Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced
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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.

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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 ...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 78 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

14% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

46% of readers chose A mix
46% of readers chose Character
7% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

91% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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