Two Sherpas by Sebastián Martínez Daniell

Two Sherpas

Sebastián Martínez Daniell with Jennifer Croft (Translator)

271 pages first pub 2018 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary adventurous challenging sad slow-paced
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Two Sherpas is ideal for readers who appreciate contemplative, layered narratives that weave personal dilemmas with broader themes of colonialism and human connection through precise, evocative prose.

Description

A British climber has fallen from a cliffside in Nepal, and lies inert on a ledge below. Two sherpas kneel at the edge, stand, exchange the odd word, waiting for him to move, to make a decision, to descend. In those minutes, the world opens up to ...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 122 reviews

Moods

reflective: 88%

challenging: 46%

informative: 44%

adventurous: 18%

mysterious: 16%

sad: 16%

emotional: 9%

tense: 6%

dark: 4%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%

lighthearted: 2%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose A mix
82% of readers chose Character
8% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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