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209 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781571310552
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
In the Altai Mountains of northern Mongolia, the nomadic Tuvan people’s ancient way of life is colliding with the pervasive influence of modernity. For the young shepherd boy Dshurukuwaa, the confrontation comes in stages. First his older siblings...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
informative 48%
sad 40%
adventurous 22%
challenging 18%
inspiring 11%
dark 7%
tense 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, DeathModerate
Child abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship
209 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781571310552
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
In the Altai Mountains of northern Mongolia, the nomadic Tuvan people’s ancient way of life is colliding with the pervasive influence of modernity. For the young shepherd boy Dshurukuwaa, the confrontation comes in stages. First his older siblings...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
informative 48%
sad 40%
adventurous 22%
challenging 18%
inspiring 11%
dark 7%
tense 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, DeathModerate
Child abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship