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5.0 AVERAGE
5.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This sample ARC of Tom’s Crossing was fantastic. In just that short sample I could tell that Mark is at the top of his game. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a western; but I’m loving it so far!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was lucky enough to receive a galley copy of Tom’s Crossing from Pantheon and I could not have been more ecstatic. Thank you so much.
This book is 1232 pages of beauty. Both in language and plot. I cried several times and laughed out loud even more. Several scenes in this book had my heart literally racing. I could feel the tension in my chest as if I were on that mountain. And the characters truly feel alive. There are several characters who within the span of a few paragraphs become fully realized, reach out, and seize your heart. And of course, there are MZD’s trademark rumination on any topic under the sun. They pull you away from the narrative to drop some of the most gorgeous lines I have ever read only to lead you right back into the plot. They felt like the small side paths on a hike that bring you to the most spectacular view. Don’t be afraid to sit and revel in the view.
1232 pages is daunting for any book, but it is well worth it. I guarantee if you read the first three chapters, you won’t be able to stop yourself from continuing. Perhaps my biggest praise is that I’m already planning a reread.
MZD is, in my opinion, a singular voice. That being said, I can see lots of incredible influences/comparisons such as Melville, Pynchon, “Lone Wolf and Cub,” The Coen Brothers and McCarthy.
And for the eagle eyed MZD fans, this book is full of treasures.