Negative Space (SFWP Literary Awards)
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
296
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Negative Space by B. R. Yeager explores the lives of teenagers navigating grief, substance abuse, and existential dread in a small New England town. The narrative follows the unraveling of the community as the characters confront their darkest fears and the impact of mysterious deaths among their peers.
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In Negative Space by B. R. Yeager, readers are drawn to the novel's unsettling and atmospheric tone, meticulously crafted prose, and its exploration of modern existential dread through the lives of disaffected youth. However, some find the dark themes overwhelming and the narrative's pace uneven, which may deter those looking for a lighter read.
A reader who would enjoy Negative Space by B. R. Yeager likely appreciates dark, psychologically intense narratives that explore the depths of human emotion and societal decay. Fans of works like Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club or Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho will find a similar gritty, unsettling atmosphere.
1,182 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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296
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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