The Tally Stick by Carl Nixon

The Tally Stick

Carl Nixon

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious sad medium-paced
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A gripping new novel from one of our leading writers. A compulsive and chilling novel about subjugation, survival and the meaning of family. Up on the highway, the only evidence that the Chamberlains had ever been there was two smeared tyre trac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 83%
tense 77%
emotional 50%
adventurous 38%
sad 33%
challenging 22%
reflective 16%
hopeful 11%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | Character: 30% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.98

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