Boulder by Eva Baltasar

Boulder

Eva Baltasar with Julia Sanches (Translator)

112 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional reflective fast-paced
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Boulder is ideal for readers drawn to intense, introspective explorations of identity and sacrifice within complex queer relationships, particularly those interested in the tensions between personal freedom and deep emotional bonds.

Description

Working as a cook on a merchant ship, a woman comes to know and love Samsa, a woman who gives her the nickname ‘Boulder’. When Samsa gets a job in Reykjavik and the couple decides to move there together, Samsa decides that she wants to have a chil...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 3,334 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

emotional: 60%

dark: 46%

sad: 37%

challenging: 24%

tense: 22%

adventurous: 6%

mysterious: 6%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

46% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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