The White Steamship by Chingiz Aïtmatov, T. Feifer

The White Steamship

Chingiz Aïtmatov, T. Feifer

188 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Description

Deserted by his parents, a young boy finds himself alone in the often grotesque world or relatives who do not want to raise him. As daily events become more and more intolerable, the boy clings to the legends and religious traditions of the area f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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