The Route of Ice and Salt by José Luis Zárate

The Route of Ice and Salt

José Luis Zárate with David Bowles (Translator)

196 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

A reimagining of Dracula's voyage to England, filled with Gothic imagery and queer desire.It's an ordinary assignment, nothing more. The cargo? Fifty boxes filled with Transylvanian soil. The route? From Varna to Whitby. The Demeter has made many ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 54%
mysterious 52%
challenging 34%
reflective 27%
emotional 25%
sad 18%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 32%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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