The Glutton by A.K. Blakemore

The Glutton

A.K. Blakemore

324 pages • first pub 2023 (view editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark sad medium-paced
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The Glutton is ideal for readers who appreciate dark, lyrical historical fiction that delves into the extremes of human desire and survival amidst societal chaos.

Description

The 18th century is drawing to a close, and unrest grips France. Tarare has been born into a life of slender means, but when a sudden act of violence ignites in him a ferocious appetite, his extraordinary abilities to eat make him a marvel through...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 1,524 reviews

Moods

dark: 92%

sad: 50%

challenging: 47%

reflective: 34%

emotional: 31%

tense: 28%

mysterious: 25%

adventurous: 18%

funny: 13%

informative: 4%

hopeful: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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