The Wake by Paul Kingsnorth

8 hours, 49 minutes first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical challenging dark medium-paced
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A tale of lost gods and haunted visions, Paul Kingsnorth's The Wake is both a sensational, gripping story and a major literary achievement.In the aftermath of the Norman Invasion of 1066, William the Conqueror was uncompromising and brutal. Englis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
dark 76%
tense 43%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 20%
emotional 13%
reflective 10%
funny 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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