The Gracekeepers
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
320
Novel • Fiction
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Magical Realism•
Science FictionWorld Of Water • Near Future
2015
Adult
18+ years
The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan is a novel set in a dystopian world, primarily covered by water. It follows the lives of North, a circus performer, and Callanish, a gracekeeper who manages maritime burials. Their lives intersect as they navigate personal loss and seek belonging in a fragmented world, ultimately discovering hope and connection within challenging circumstances.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan is celebrated for its lyrical prose and imaginative world-building, presenting a unique post-apocalyptic seascape. Characters are vividly drawn, enhancing the novel's dreamlike quality. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot occasionally meandering. Despite this, its enchanting storytelling resonates with many readers.
A reader who enjoys The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan likely appreciates lyrical prose and imaginative worlds. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman would find its blend of magical realism and folklore appealing. Such readers relish stories about isolation, transformation, and the sea.
8,011 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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320
Novel • Fiction
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Magical Realism•
Science FictionWorld Of Water • Near Future
2015
Adult
18+ years
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