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391 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575083042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 September 1982
Description
Horror fiction. Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambit...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,294 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
adventurous 64%
tense 58%
emotional 15%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 31% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Cannibalism, Addiction, Sexual assaultMinor
War, Rape, Vomit391 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575083042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 September 1982
Description
Horror fiction. Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambit...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,294 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
adventurous 64%
tense 58%
emotional 15%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 31% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Cannibalism, Addiction, Sexual assaultMinor
War, Rape, Vomit