The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

The Axeman's Carnival

Catherine Chidgey

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction magical realism dark funny tense medium-paced
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A dazzling portrayal of humanity and the natural world that perfectly balances violence and humorTama is just a helpless chick when he is rescued by Marnie, and this is where his story might have ended. “If it keeps me awake,” says Marnie’s husban...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
dark 67%
tense 65%
funny 57%
challenging 32%
sad 31%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 15%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 32% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.36

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