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Far North by Marcel Theroux

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jaynephoenix's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Wow what a journey. Lots of twists I didn’t see coming. I gasped loud several times. Pretty slow placed but when there is action it happens in an instant

patriciajoan's review

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adventurous challenging hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I am not sure that the author knew enough about how women think ( we think as in she not he) and how a woman has to undress to go to the toilet outside.... he was so wrong! This is what made me disappointed in the story. Otherwise it was fine.

neladon's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful slow-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? Yes

4.0

lachlanfinlayson's review against another edition

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5.0

A gripping story. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A memorable protaganist, battling the odds, the elements and other hardships in a not too distant future. Brutal at times but always thoughtful, sometimes tender , even occasionally a little humerous. Ultimately an uplifting tale of the human spirit.

vegantrav's review against another edition

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4.0

The last of civilization endures in the wilds of Siberia and Alaska. Harsh winters and short summers produce hardy, resourceful survivors. Nature is cold and callous, and so, too, are many of the characters that populate this novel--though not the narrator.

Makepeace, the narrator, is alone in the ghost town of Evangeline. Even this town of adventurous settlers on the remote frontier of the Far North has failed. Makepeace alone remains. Makepeace is about to commit suicide when a plane crashes near Evangeline, killing all the crew and passengers. But the very existence of this plane gives Makepeace hope. Makepeace sets out to find what remains of civilization. The story that follows is utterly compelling.

Far North is the story of a dying world. The prose reflects an author in his prime with not a word wasted and a well imagined world created from spare, straightforward language. There are a few jaw-dropping revelations in the narrative, but it's really not that kind of story. It's not a thriller nor a mystery. It's the story of Makepeace's life and journeys. And it is a fantastic story.

nikolai_k's review against another edition

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5.0

If you've read "The Road" and thought — well, that was fun, but it could use more feel-good vibes usually associated with Syberia, Solzhenitsyn, and Stalker. A great post-apocalyptic novel.