The Quickening Maze by Adam Foulds

The Quickening Maze

Adam Foulds

261 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced
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Based on real events in Epping Forest on the edge of London around 1840, The Quickening Maze centres on the first incarceration of the great nature poet John Clare. After years struggling with alcohol, critical neglect and depression, Clare finds ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
sad 80%
reflective 60%
tense 40%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.02

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