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358 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250033321
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 04 June 2013
Description
A painstakingly researched and lively novel about a neglected human rights pioneer by the Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas LlosaIn 1916, the Irish nationalist Roger Casement was hanged by the British government for treason. Casement had dedicated his l...
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Moods
dark 62%
sad 56%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
adventurous 31%
emotional 31%
tense 18%
inspiring 12%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 33% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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Colonisation, Racism, Homophobia358 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250033321
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 04 June 2013
Description
A painstakingly researched and lively novel about a neglected human rights pioneer by the Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas LlosaIn 1916, the Irish nationalist Roger Casement was hanged by the British government for treason. Casement had dedicated his l...
Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
sad 56%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
adventurous 31%
emotional 31%
tense 18%
inspiring 12%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 33% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Racism, Homophobia