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383 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
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Language: Dutch
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For readers who are captivated by the rich history and mystique of Australia's 19th century past, Het boek van Gould - Een roman in 12 vissen by Richard Flanagan is a mesmerizing tale of love, survival, and the human spirit, weaving a spellbinding narrative that will transport you to a bygone era of colonial Australia.
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Het boek van Gould is een episch en fantastisch verhaal dat zich afspeelt in een 19de eeuwse strafkolonie in Australië, een krankzinnige wereld vol moordenaars en kolonisten, magische gebeurtenissen en verboden liefdes.William Buelow Gould was een...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
challenging 68%
dark 59%
reflective 54%
funny 50%
mysterious 45%
sad 31%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
informative 18%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual content, Mental illness, Racial slursModerate
Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, ColonisationMinor
Fire/Fire injury383 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: Dutch
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers who are captivated by the rich history and mystique of Australia's 19th century past, Het boek van Gould - Een roman in 12 vissen by Richard Flanagan is a mesmerizing tale of love, survival, and the human spirit, weaving a spellbinding narrative that will transport you to a bygone era of colonial Australia.
Description
Het boek van Gould is een episch en fantastisch verhaal dat zich afspeelt in een 19de eeuwse strafkolonie in Australië, een krankzinnige wereld vol moordenaars en kolonisten, magische gebeurtenissen en verboden liefdes.William Buelow Gould was een...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
challenging 68%
dark 59%
reflective 54%
funny 50%
mysterious 45%
sad 31%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
informative 18%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Mental illness, Racial slursModerate
Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, ColonisationMinor
Fire/Fire injury