Shades of Gray
O'Brien, Tim
historical fiction
post-Civil War family drama
past tense
third limited POV
~171 pp
A historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Contains notable violence.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 42,709 |
| Page count | ~171 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |