The Terrors of Ice and Darkness by John E. Woods, Christoph Ransmayr

The Terrors of Ice and Darkness

John E. Woods, Christoph Ransmayr

240 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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Novels with explicitly novelistic themes are often bloodless, carrying the fatal odor of the sheltered writing workshop; Austrian writer Ransmayr's first novel, however, is a stunning exception. (His second book, The Last World, was published here...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.58

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