Bear
Marian Engel
literary fiction
magical realism
past tense
third limited POV
~121 pp
A literary fiction. Expect dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable romance, sexual content.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 30,168 |
| Page count | ~121 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |