Far North by Marcel Theroux

Far North

Marcel Theroux

320 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Far North by Marcel Theroux is a haunting and hopeful novel that will captivate readers who appreciate a absorbing and introspective journey through a post-apocalyptic world, exploring themes of survival, redemption, and the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of catastrophic collapse.

Description

Far North is a 2009 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.My father had an expression for a thing that turned out bad. He'd say it had gone west. But going west always sounded pretty good to me. After all, westwards is the path of the sun. And ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
dark 75%
reflective 56%
sad 41%
emotional 35%
tense 31%
challenging 20%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 10%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.67

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