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393 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
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Language: English
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A fictional account of the life of a Siberian tribe 20,000 years ago, from the author of "Harmless People" and "Warrior Herdsmen". It is both the story of a daily struggle for survival against starvation, cold and violence, and an evocation of spi...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
informative 44%
sad 44%
tense 44%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
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Child death, Misogyny, Pregnancy393 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A fictional account of the life of a Siberian tribe 20,000 years ago, from the author of "Harmless People" and "Warrior Herdsmen". It is both the story of a daily struggle for survival against starvation, cold and violence, and an evocation of spi...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
informative 44%
sad 44%
tense 44%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Misogyny, Pregnancy