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144 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529045260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
Philoctetes lives in a cave on a desolate island: the wartime hero is now a wounded outcast. Stranded for ten years, he sees a chance of escape when a young soldier appears with tales of Philoctetes’ past glories. But with hope comes suspicion – a...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
reflective 45%
dark 36%
adventurous 27%
tense 27%
funny 18%
hopeful 18%
sad 18%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Injury/Injury detail, Violence, War
144 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529045260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
Philoctetes lives in a cave on a desolate island: the wartime hero is now a wounded outcast. Stranded for ten years, he sees a chance of escape when a young soldier appears with tales of Philoctetes’ past glories. But with hope comes suspicion – a...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
reflective 45%
dark 36%
adventurous 27%
tense 27%
funny 18%
hopeful 18%
sad 18%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Injury/Injury detail, Violence, War