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288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802125804
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 07 March 2017
Description
"A writer to read and reread."--The Economist Following the success of Aquarium which was a New York Times Editor's Choice and garnered numerous rave reviews, David Vann transports us to 13th century B.C. to give a nuanced and electric portrait of...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Infidelity, DeathModerate
Misogyny, SlaveryMinor
Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Sexism
288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802125804
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 07 March 2017
Description
"A writer to read and reread."--The Economist Following the success of Aquarium which was a New York Times Editor's Choice and garnered numerous rave reviews, David Vann transports us to 13th century B.C. to give a nuanced and electric portrait of...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Infidelity, DeathModerate
Misogyny, SlaveryMinor
Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Sexism