Caribou Island by David Vann

Caribou Island

David Vann

293 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance dark hopeful sad slow-paced
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On a small island in a glacier-fed lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, a marriage is unraveling. Gary, driven by thirty years of diverted plans, and Irene, haunted by a tragedy in her past, are trying to rebuild their life together. Following the o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
sad 75%
emotional 62%
mysterious 37%
reflective 37%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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