The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney

The Tenderness of Wolves

Stef Penney

384 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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A brilliant and breathtaking debut that captivated readers and garnered critical acclaim in the United Kingdom, The Tenderness of Wolves was long-listed for the Orange Prize in fiction and won the Costa Award (formerly Whitbread) Book of the Year....

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Community Reviews Summary of 689 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 76%
dark 48%
tense 36%
challenging 32%
emotional 32%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 26% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.73

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