Barkskins by Annie Proulx

Barkskins

Annie Proulx

736 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In the late seventeenth century two penniless young Frenchmen, René Sel and Charles Duquet, arrive in New France. Bound to a feudal lord, a “seigneur,” for three years in exchange for land, they become wood-cutters—barkskins. René suffers extraord...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,156 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
informative 56%
adventurous 52%
sad 50%
challenging 44%
dark 43%
emotional 36%
tense 12%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 26% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 28% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

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3.77

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