Where All Light Tends to Go
Where All Light Tends to Go
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Southern LiteratureNorth Carolina • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Where All Light Tends to Go by David Joy follows a young person in North Carolina who is entangled in criminal activities due to their family's influence. The individual grapples with difficult choices that could alter their future amidst themes of loyalty, morality, and identity in a challenging environment.
Dark
Gritty
Melancholic
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
11,157 ratings
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Review Roundup
Where All Light Tends to Go by David Joy is a gripping, atmospheric novel praised for its vivid portrayal of Appalachia and intense, raw narrative. Critics highlight Joy's compelling character development and emotional depth. However, some note the bleakness and violence as overwhelming at times. Overall, it's a powerful depiction of desperation and resilience.
Who Should Read Where All Light Tends to Go?
Fans of gritty Southern noir and character-driven narratives will appreciate David Joy's Where All Light Tends to Go. Readers who enjoyed Ron Rash's Serena or Donald Ray Pollock's The Devil All the Time will be drawn to this tale of moral complexity and survival in the Appalachian underbelly.
11,157 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
272
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Southern LiteratureNorth Carolina • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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