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The Fell

Sarah Moss
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The Fell

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Sarah Moss

The Fell

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Peak District, England • 2020s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Fell by Sarah Moss follows an individual named Kate, who is quarantining during the pandemic. Struggling with isolation, Kate ventures out illegally and faces unforeseen consequences. The narrative explores themes of freedom, responsibility, and interconnectedness in a time of crisis, highlighting personal and societal challenges within the context of a global event.

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Challenging

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.8

7,286 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Fell by Sarah Moss is praised for its intense, atmospheric writing and deep exploration of isolation and societal structures. Critics commend its complex characters and timely themes. However, some find the narrative focus restrictive and the plot slow-paced. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking commentary on human resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fell?

A reader who enjoys The Fell by Sarah Moss would appreciate introspective narratives and character-driven plots. Fans of psychological depth akin to Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout or the tension of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel would find this compelling. Themes of isolation and human connection are central.

3.8

7,286 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Peak District, England • 2020s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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