Die Gestirne by Eleanor Catton

Die Gestirne

Eleanor Catton with Melanie Walz (Translator)

1038 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Neuseeland zur Zeit des Goldrausches: als der Schotte Walter Moody im Januar 1866 nach schwerer Überfahrt nachts in der Hafenstadt Hokitika anlandet, trifft er im Rauchzimmer des örtlichen Hotels auf eine Versammlung von zwölf Männern, die eine Se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,405 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 61%
challenging 49%
reflective 27%
dark 23%
tense 22%
emotional 17%
sad 9%
funny 6%
informative 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 31%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 29% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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