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274 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590171981
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 16 January 2007
Description
In his National Book Award-winning novel Augustus, John Williams uncovered the secrets of ancient Rome. With Butcher's Crossing, his fiercely intelligent, beautifully written western, Williams dismantles the myths of modern America. It is the 1870...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,735 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
dark 61%
tense 42%
sad 36%
emotional 28%
challenging 19%
informative 8%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Animal death, Blood, Animal crueltyModerate
Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual content
274 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590171981
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 16 January 2007
Description
In his National Book Award-winning novel Augustus, John Williams uncovered the secrets of ancient Rome. With Butcher's Crossing, his fiercely intelligent, beautifully written western, Williams dismantles the myths of modern America. It is the 1870...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,735 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
dark 61%
tense 42%
sad 36%
emotional 28%
challenging 19%
informative 8%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Blood, Animal crueltyModerate
Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual content