Days Without End by Sebastian Barry

336 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Twice Booker-shortlisted author Sebastian Barry returns with a sensational new novel set in mid-19th Century America, an intensely poignant story of two men and the lives they are dealt. 'Time was not something then we thought of as an item that p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,232 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
adventurous 54%
dark 47%
reflective 47%
sad 41%
challenging 35%
tense 25%
hopeful 23%
informative 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 28%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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