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351 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857983319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Abner Marsh has had his wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his dreams. Joshua York put up the mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,316 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
adventurous 63%
tense 58%
emotional 15%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Cannibalism, Gore, Sexual assaultMinor
War, Rape, Torture351 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857983319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Abner Marsh has had his wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his dreams. Joshua York put up the mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,316 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
adventurous 63%
tense 58%
emotional 15%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | 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, Gore, Sexual assaultMinor
War, Rape, Torture