The Stone Diaries
Shields, Carol
literary fiction
magical realism
past tense
third limited POV
~395 pp
A slow-burn literary fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Contains notable romance, sexual content.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 98,796 |
| Page count | ~395 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |